According to Syracuse Police, on December 12, 2023, at 7:53 P.M. 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, 16 year old Karon Works, near Lower Onondaga Park, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Responding Officers administered first aid to Works. Works was transported to University Hospital, where medical staff provided further life-saving measures. Unfortunately, Works succumbed to his injuries at University Hospital.
On December 12, 2023, an investigation was commenced by CID Homicide Unit Detectives where numerous people were interviewed, an extensive neighborhood and citywide canvass was conducted and several search warrants executed. In addition, evidence recovered was processed and thoroughly analyzed. As a result of the above efforts, a 16-year-old male suspect was identified.
The suspect, who was lodged at the Hillbrook Juvenile Detention Center on unrelated charge(s), was charged, arraigned, and lodged at the Hillbrook Juvenile Detention Center for this incident, on January 26, 2024.
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.
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