Syracuse Police Investigated Webster Avenue Shooting
A 60-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot at a home on Webster Avenue.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Violence
Syracuse police arrived at 137 Webster Ave. on Thursday night following reports of a shooting. A 60-year-old victim was treated for a gunshot wound to his hand at Upstate University Hospital.
Why it matters
The investigation remains active as authorities work to secure the area and identify a suspect. Officers maintained a perimeter while searching for the individual responsible for the assault.
Police arrived at the scene at 9:44 p.m. and currently have no suspects in custody. The ongoing investigation involves a perimeter spanning Webster Avenue between W. Colvin Street and Warner Avenue.
The players
Syracuse Police Department
This local law enforcement agency is responsible for investigating crimes and maintaining public safety within the city of Syracuse.
Upstate University Hospital
This is a major academic medical center in Syracuse that provides emergency trauma services to the surrounding community.
The details
Responding officers secured the site using crime scene tape and deployed a drone to assist with the search for the shooter. Five police vehicles were dispatched to the location to manage the scene and initial evidence collection.
Timeline
September 19, 2026, 9:44 p.m.: Police were called to the scene on Webster Avenue.
September 19, 2026, 10:00 p.m.: A drone unit was requested to assist in the search.
Legal Context
This response follows a pattern set by the Syracuse Police Department's standard operating procedures for violent crime scenes. The use of drones for search operations reflects a growing trend in how local agencies manage perimeter security and suspect tracking in urban environments.
Residents near Webster Avenue should expect continued police presence while the investigation is underway. The temporary closure of the road between W. Colvin Street and Warner Avenue may cause local traffic delays.
The takeaway
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact the department to assist in the ongoing search. Vigilance and reporting suspicious activity remain the primary tools for maintaining security in the neighborhood.
Further reading
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