UTICA, NY – On Friday, Utica Police units responded to a call at the intersection of Elm St and Eagle St regarding a male with a gun. Upon arrival, officers identified the suspect, Shamel Kornegay, 37, of Utica, and conducted a pat frisk, discovering a loaded .357 revolver.
Kornegay was arrested and transported to the Utica Police Department. He faces charges of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the second and third degrees, as well as Criminal Possession of a Firearm.
The Utica Police Department conducted the arrest and charges were filed accordingly.
Anyone with additional information regarding this case is asked to contact the Utica Police Department.
The investigation is ongoing.
