Utica Man Ambushed, Shot In Front of Home on Neilson Street

Adam Devine
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UTICA, NY – A Utica man was ambushed and shot by an unknown suspect while in front of a home in the 1500 block of Neilson Street near Arthur Street early Saturday morning.

According to police, at 12:35 AM, officers were dispatched to the 1500 block of Neilson St near Arthur St regarding a gunshot victim. Upon arrival the officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his thigh.

“It was learned that the victim was seated in his vehicle when a party wearing dark clothing approached and fired rounds at him striking him once. The suspect then fled eastbound through the yards from the scene,” police reported.

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The victim was transported by The Utica Fire Department to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.


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