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Shots fired in Utica neighborhood leave home struck but no injuries reported

UTICA, NY – Gunfire erupted in the early morning hours on Seymour Avenue, sending bullets into a residence and prompting a police response after a ShotSpotter alert detected multiple rounds fired.

Officers were dispatched at approximately 2:25 a.m. Tuesday to the 1500 block of Seymour Avenue following the alert. When units arrived, they located five spent shell casings at the scene.

Investigators determined that several rounds struck a nearby residence during the incident. No injuries were reported.

The Utica Police Department’s GIVE Unit has taken over the investigation as officers work to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Officials are asking anyone with information to contact the GIVE Unit at 315-223-3510. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers online, by phone, or through the P3 Tips mobile app.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Key Points

ShotSpotter alert triggered police response on Seymour Avenue
Five shell casings recovered and residence struck by gunfire
No injuries reported as GIVE Unit leads investigation

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