19-05-2025
Father's Day 2016 shooting case continues in federal court
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Day five of the Gary Porter trial continued in federal court on Monday.
The 41-year-old was shot and killed by Syracuse Police Officer Kelsey Francemone on Father's Day of 2016. The shooting happened on the city's west side at an apartment complex near Skiddy Park.
A grand jury cleared Francemone of criminal wrongdoing, saying her actions were justified. But nearly a decade later, the case has not been put to rest. Porter's daughter filed a lawsuit against Francemone, alleging she was reckless and malicious.
A detective with the Syracuse Police Department took the stand on Monday. The defense questioned him about evidence found at the crime scene, including shell casings.
The trial will resume on Tuesday.
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