August 23, 2024, around 4:36 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers were flagged down by a citizen in the 100 block of Temple Street responding to a stabbing complaint. Officers located the victim, Jermil Washington, age 49, suffering from at least one stab wound. Officers on scene determined the stabbing occurred in the 900 block of South Clinton Street and rendered life-saving medical aid to Washington. Washington was transported to Upstate Hospital by AMR. Further life-saving medical treatment was provided by Upstate Medical staff, but despite their best efforts, Washington succumbed to his injuries.
An investigation was commenced by CID Homicide Unit detectives where numerous people were interviewed and 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 Shandrika Kersey, age 28.
On August 26, 2024, Kersey was located by the Homicide Unit and transported to the Public Safety Building. She was later lodged at the Onondaga County Justice Center, where she is being held pending her arraignment.
In regard to this investigation, Shandrika Kersey was charged with the following crimes:
Penal Law 125.20, Manslaughter in the First Degree
Penal Law 265.01, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree
This investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with any information is encouraged to contact the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (315) 442-5222.
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