Shots Fired Into Utica Home, Police Seek Witnesses

Authorities investigate early-morning incident on Seymour Avenue, ask residents for help identifying suspects

Apr. 15, 2026 at 6:23am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a spent shell casing on a dark, textured surface, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually illustrating the investigation into a recent shooting incident.A recent wave of targeted property damage exposes the need for greater community cooperation and comprehensive solutions to address gun violence in Utica.Utica Today

Utica police are investigating an early-morning incident on Tuesday where multiple shots were fired into a home on Seymour Avenue. Officers found shell casings and bullet damage but no injuries. Authorities are asking residents who may have seen or heard anything to come forward and contact the department's GIVE Unit or submit an anonymous tip through Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers.

Why it matters

Incidents of gun violence and property damage are concerning for the Utica community, especially in residential neighborhoods. Police are seeking the public's help to identify those responsible and hold them accountable, while also working to address the underlying issues that can lead to these types of crimes.

The details

According to the report, officers responded to the Seymour Avenue home around 2 a.m. on Tuesday and found multiple shell casings and bullet damage, but no injuries. Authorities are now investigating the shooting and are urging anyone with information, whether they witnessed the incident or heard anything suspicious in the area at that time, to contact the police department's GIVE Unit or submit an anonymous tip through Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers.

  • The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Utica Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident and seeking the public's assistance.

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What’s next

Utica police are actively investigating the shooting and encourage anyone with information to come forward. The department's GIVE Unit and Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers are handling the case.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges Utica faces with gun violence and property crimes, underscoring the importance of community cooperation and comprehensive approaches to address the root causes and improve public safety.