Crime

(WNY News Now) A tense standoff unfolded Monday evening as Syracuse Police and SWAT teams responded to a menacing incident involving a firearm on South Salina Street.SYRACUSE, NY On Monday, November 18, 2024, at approximately 6:13 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers were dispatched to the Dollar General at 2711 South Salina Street following reports of a man displaying a firearm inside the store.Officers quickly secured the area, evacuating employees and customers to ensure their safety. A perimeter was established around the location, and the Syracuse Police Department s SWAT team was called to assist with the operation.After several hours of methodical searching and tactical maneuvers, the suspect was not located inside the premises. Authorities confirmed the investigation remains active a...

(WNY News Now) – A man’s attempt to diffuse a fight at a Syracuse mall turned violent, leaving him with stab wounds and police seeking answers.SYRACUSE, NY – Early Saturday morning, November 16, 2024, Syracuse Police responded to a reported stabbing near the “Gold Lot” entrance at Destiny USA Mall. Officers arrived on the scene around 12:38 a.m. to find a 42-year-old male suffering from lacerations to his back.The victim, who was trying to break up a fight, told officers he suddenly felt pain and realized he had been cut by an unknown object. He was transported to Upstate Hospital by AMR Ambulance and is now in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.The incident remains under active investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be direc...

(WNY News Now) – Following the tragic death of Devonte Crosby in Syracuse, swift action and thorough investigation by police led to the arrest of a suspect.Syracuse, N.Y. – In the early morning hours of November 13, 2024, at approximately 6:56 a.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to an emergency call on Oswego Street, where a report of a stabbing had been made. Upon arrival, officers found 31-year-old Devonte Crosby, born on April 26, 1993, suffering from a serious stab wound to his torso. First responders from AMR attempted life-saving measures on the scene, but Crosby was ultimately pronounced dead from his injuries.Immediately after the incident, Syracuse Police’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Homicide Unit launched an investigation. Detectives worked tirelessly, conducting ...

(WNY News Now) – A Sunday night stabbing on Beecher Street in Syracuse has left a 36-year-old man injured as police investigate the incident and appeal to the public for information.Syracuse, N.Y. – On the evening of Sunday, November 10, 2024, at approximately 7:25 P.M., Syracuse Police officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Beecher Street following reports of a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers found a 36-year-old man suffering from a stab wound to his back. An ambulance quickly transported him to a nearby hospital. While the injury was reported as non-life-threatening, the incident raises concerns about community safety and has prompted an urgent investigation.The Syracuse Police Department has yet to disclose further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the stabbing or a...

(WNY News Now) – A Saturday evening stabbing on Syracuse’s North Side left a 57-year-old man injured but in stable condition, prompting police to seek public assistance.On the evening of Saturday, November 9, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Syracuse Police officers responded to a reported stabbing near the intersection of South Alvord Street and Butternut Street. Upon arrival, officers found a 57-year-old male suffering from a stab wound to his abdomen. The man was promptly transported to University Hospital by American Medical Response, where medical personnel determined his injuries were non-life-threatening.According to initial findings, the stabbing is believed to have occurred in the 200 block of Seward Street, a residential area north of downtown. While the victim’s condition is st...

(WNY News Now) – The Syracuse Police Department has identified a suspect in the fatal shooting of Alberto Cirino, a Liverpool resident, following an intensive investigation spanning multiple days.Syracuse, N.Y. – On the morning of November 5, 2024, Syracuse Police responded to reports of a person down at 320 W. Taylor Street. Officers discovered Alberto Cirino, 23, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the parking lot. Cirino, who resided in Liverpool, received immediate medical care at the scene before being transported to University Hospital by AMR ambulance. Despite intensive efforts by hospital staff, Cirino succumbed to his injuries.The Syracuse Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Homicide Unit quickly launched a thorough investigation. Detectives conducted m...

(WNY News Now) – A stabbing incident on Syracuse’s South Side left a 54-year-old man injured, prompting a police investigation in the early hours of Saturday.SYRACUSE, NY – In the early hours of Saturday, November 9, 2024, Syracuse Police responded to a report of a stabbing at University Hospital after a 54-year-old male walked in seeking treatment for multiple stab wounds. Officers arrived at the hospital, located at 750 East Adams Street, around 5:37 a.m., where the man was receiving medical care for what appeared to be non-life-threatening lacerations.According to Syracuse Police, the stabbing likely occurred near East Raynor Street and South Salina Street, a residential area on Syracuse’s South Side. While the motive behind the assault remains unclear, detectives are working to determi...

(WNY News Now) – A quiet Monday morning turned alarming for Grumbach Avenue residents as a stabbing incident left a 36-year-old man with multiple injuries, prompting an active police investigation.Syracuse, NY — Syracuse Police responded to a distressing call regarding a stabbing incident early Monday morning. Around 7:53 a.m. on November 4th, officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Grumbach Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered a 36-year-old man who had sustained multiple stab wounds.The victim was immediately transported to Upstate University Hospital, where medical personnel list his condition as stable. Police have withheld further details about the nature of his injuries or possible suspects as they continue their investigation.Authorities are actively working to gather more info...