Syracuse, NY – March 28, 2025 — A tense situation unfolded in Syracuse’s Eastside neighborhood Thursday afternoon, prompting a swift and coordinated response from Syracuse Police officers. The incident, which began with a report of shots fired inside a residence, ultimately ended with the suspect critically injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
At approximately 1:13 p.m. on March 27, Syracuse Police were dispatched to the 100 block of Weiser Court following a 911 call reporting gunfire. Upon arrival, officers determined that a male suspect had fired shots inside a home before fleeing the scene.
Utilizing investigative leads, officers quickly identified a possible location for the suspect. Their efforts led them to a residence on the 100 block of Amherst Avenue. As officers approached the home, they witnessed the suspect shoot himself…