UTICA, NY – On Tuesday at approximately 2:45 PM, Utica Police and Fire units were dispatched to the 1400 block of Kemble St for a shooting investigation. A female victim was found with a gunshot wound to her abdomen. She was immediately transported to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital; her injuries are serious but not expected to be life-threatening.
Upon arrival, officers developed information about a possible suspect. The Warrants Unit conducted a stop of a vehicle matching the suspect description in North Utica off of Herkimer Rd.
The operator of the vehicle was detained and the vehicle was transported to the Utica Police Department for further processing.
The investigation is currently active. The Utica Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit is handling the case and urges anyone with information to contact them at (315) 223-3556.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers at www.mohawkvalleycrimestoppers.com, by calling 1-866-730-8477 (TIPS), or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.