Syracuse Police Issued Arrest Warrant for Shaiheem Frayer
Authorities are searching for a man accused of brandishing a long gun and threatening people in July 2026.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Law Enforcement
The Syracuse Police Department issued an arrest warrant for 31-year-old Shaiheem Frayer following an incident in July 2026. Frayer is wanted for allegedly threatening people with a long gun near the intersection of W. Ostrander and Berger Avenues.
Why it matters
The warrant follows alleged criminal conduct involving the brandishing of a weapon and threats of violence against members of the public. Police are currently seeking public assistance to locate the suspect, who has a prior criminal conviction.
Shaiheem Frayer faces three formal charges including two counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree and one count of menacing. The investigation remains active as authorities work to execute the outstanding warrant.
The players
Syracuse Police Department
This is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety and investigating criminal activity within Syracuse, New York.
Shaiheem Frayer
He is a 31-year-old individual with a prior criminal conviction who is the subject of an active arrest warrant in Syracuse.
The details
The suspect allegedly brandished a long gun and threatened to shoot people during a dispute that occurred at 3 a.m. at the intersection of W. Ostrander and Berger Avenues. Frayer is described as being 5'08" tall and weighing 140 pounds.
Timeline
The dispute involving alleged weapon threats occurred in July 2026.
Police requested public assistance to locate the suspect on September 28, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard prosecutorial framework established by New York Penal Law 265.02 regarding the criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree. Such charges reflect the state's approach to prosecuting incidents involving illicit firearm possession.
Residents are advised to exercise caution and contact the Syracuse Police Department at 315-442-5230 if they have information regarding the suspect. Authorities are actively working to locate the individual to address the safety concerns raised by the alleged incident.
The takeaway
The active pursuit of suspects accused of violent threats is a priority for local law enforcement to maintain neighborhood safety. Individuals with information are encouraged to use official channels to assist investigators in closing this case.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NewsChannel 9.
