On Monday, August 12th, around 10:58 p.m., Syracuse Police Officers responded to a shooting with injury complaint at Upstate University Hospital. When they arrived, Officers were notified of a juvenile male, 15-year-old Deron McGee who was dropped off by a private vehicle, suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the head. The victim in this incident has succumbed to his injuries.
After an initial investigation, the incident location has been determined to be in the 200 block of Westmoreland Avenue, near the intersection with East Fayette Street.
The investigation into this incident is active and ongoing. Anyone with information should contact the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (315) 442-5222.
