UTICA, NY – Utica Police and Fire units were dispatched to a residence on the 400 block of Deborah Dr on Friday, around 11:00 pm in response to a report of multiple gunshot victims.
Upon their arrival, they found out a large party had been taking place when unknown individuals approached and started firing into the crowd.
A 17-year-old female was hit in the stomach, and a 20-year-old male was struck in the arm and hand during the incident.
The female victim was rushed to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital for emergency surgery. She remains in critical but stable condition.
The male victim tried to transport himself to the hospital in a private vehicle but was intercepted by officers. He was then transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital by ambulance.