From Fired to Firing Shots at a Central New York Car Dealership

Former Salesman Shoots Up Dealership

Well… this is one way to make an exit.

Law enforcement was called to Davidson Ford on Route 31 in Clay after someone turned the dealership into their own personal shooting range.

Not Exactly a “Clean Break”

Turns out, the suspect wasn’t a stranger.

The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office says 26-year-old Dylan Young of Liverpool is a former employee who had recently been let go. And instead of updating his résumé, he allegedly came back with a gun and a grudge.

Authorities believe the damage happened sometime between the evening hours and early morning, and when it was all said and done… it wasn’t pretty.

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A Whole Lot of Damage

We’re not talking about a broken window and a dented bumper.

The Sheriff's Office says multiple shots were fired, shattering six large double-pane windows—frames and all. If that wasn’t enough, dozens of tires were also targeted.

Fifty brand-new tires across several vehicles were punctured. Add in three more from used cars.

All in, the damage is estimated to top $25,000.

From Employee to Arrest

Young was taken into custody and is now facing several serious charges, including reckless endangerment, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal mischief.

Thankfully, no one was physically hurt, which is the most important part—but the damage was costly.

Final Thought

Look, we’ve all had bad days at work. Some worse than others. But there’s a big difference between quitting dramatically… and whatever this was.