On the evening of December 12, 2023, at 7:53 P.M., Syracuse Police Officers responded to the area of 107 Cheney Street regarding multiple Shot Spotter activations and 911 calls reporting shots fired in the area. Police Officers arrived in the area and located the victim, Karon Works, DOB 12/31/2007, near Lower Onondaga Park, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Responding officers administered first aid to Works. Works was transported to University Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
An investigation was commenced by CID Homicide Unit detectives where numerous people were interviewed, an extensive neighborhood and citywide canvass was conducted. In addition, evidence recovered was processed and thoroughly analyzed.
As a result of the above efforts, a suspect was identified as a 17-year-old male.
On December 19, 2023 at around 10:00 A.M: The suspect was located, taken into custody without incident and transported to Public Safety Building, Criminal Investigation Division, Youth Division. He was subsequently arraigned and lodged at the Hillbrook Juvenile Detention Center.
In regard to this investigation, the suspect was charged with the following crimes:
- Penal Law 125.25, Murder in the Second Degree
- Penal Law 265.03, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree
This investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact CID.
