Utica Police asking for information on Elm St. shots-fired incident
UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) — Utica Police are asking for the public's help in a shots-fired incident on Wednesday night that is still under investigation.
Officers were called to a ShotSpotter Alert of gunfire on the 1500 block of Elm Street at approximately 11:30 pm on Wednesday, March 19. Upon their arrival, officers found one spent shell casing from a .40 caliber gun. While speaking with witnesses on the scene, officers were able to develop information about involved parties entering a nearby residence.
NYS Parole assisted Utica Police in checking the residence, where a loaded .380 caliber handgun was located and secured.
Utica Police has asked anyone with any information regarding the incident to call the Utica Police's GIVE Unit at 315-223-3510. You may also submit a fully anonymous tip online through the Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers' website, over the phone at 1-866-730-8477 (TIPS), or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing. We will provide more information as it becomes available to us.
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