Man Shot In Vehicle On Dudley Street, UPD Investigating
One person is in critical condition after being shot while in a vehicle on the 1500 block of Dudley Avenue in Utica.
Police say they were made aware of the incident after a 911 call stating that the vehicle was en route to St. Elizabeth Medical Center with the victim. The male victim suffered a gunshot wound in his back and had to undergo surgery after arriving at the emergency room, police said.
The shooting occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m., and cops say the vehicle was being shot at when the injury occurred.
The UPD's Major Crimes Unit is investigating the shooting and are asking for tips in the case.
Anyone with information can contact the Utica Police Department at (315) 223-3556 or you can submit a 100% anonymous tip online through Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers at www.mohawkvalleycrimestoppers.com, by calling 1-866-730-8477 (TIPS), or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.