One injured in Midland Ave. shooting in Syracuse

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred on Midland Avenue, leaving one person with injuries. The incident adds to a string of violent events that have unfolded on the same street in recent years, heightening concerns among local residents.

Details surrounding the most recent shooting are still emerging, and police have not yet released the name or condition of the victim. The investigation is in its early stages, with officers working to identify a suspect and understand the circumstances that led to the gunfire.

Midland Avenue has unfortunately been the scene of multiple shootings in the past, contributing to the city’s ongoing struggle with gun violence. A 2022 report on violent crime in Syracuse highlighted the concentration of such incidents in specific areas of the city and the significant impact on the community.

Local officials and community leaders have previously expressed their distress over the recurring violence on Midland Avenue and have called for increased efforts to ensure public safety. In the wake of past incidents, both former Police Chief Frank Fowler and Mayor Ben Walsh have emphasized the need for community cooperation in providing information to help solve these crimes.

The Syracuse Police Department urges anyone with information regarding this latest shooting to come forward and contact the Criminal Investigations Division at (315) 442-5222. Callers may remain anonymous.

This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.