Gun Violence

The number of people shot, injured, or killed by gunfire in Syracuse fell by 36 percent in 2023.

100 Black Men of Syracuse will hold a town hall on June 20 to discuss community actions for reducing gun violence.

Memory of Brexi Torres Ortiz, who was fatally shot after buying milk at a Syracuse corner store, commemorated at Central Village Boys & Girls Club, now named her honor.

Richmond, CA implemented a similar strategy in 2010 to reduce violence, emphasizing mental health and incentivizing at-risk youth to achieve their own goals.

A gunshot struck a trash can inside Destiny USA on Friday. Now they say they arrested a 14-year-old on multiple charges, including first-degree reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a firearm.

The sentencing hearing for Payton Gendron was disrupted briefly when he was charged by a man in the audience, who was quickly restrained.

Families of victims of Syracuse gun violence will gather this weekend for mural unveiling.

A 16-year-old was arrested Thursday in a town about an hour north of New York City. Authorities announced the arrest of the two other suspects earlier that day.

Police have also identified a 16-year-old as a third alleged accomplice, who is not yet in custody.

The mayor’s 2023 state of the city is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. WAER will air it live on 88.3 FM and online.