SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A 22-year-old man identified online as Junito Ebk was shot and killed Sunday evening on Syracuse’s East Side, capping a violent day that left three other men injured in separate shootings across the city. Syracuse police say they are investigating the incidents, which all occurred within a 15-hour window.
The fatal shooting took place around 6:10 p.m. in the 200 block of Westmoreland Avenue, directly across from the Parkside Commons apartments. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found the 22-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Upstate University Hospital, where he later died, according to police spokesperson Kieran Coffey. Authorities have not yet officially confirmed his identity, but friends and social media posts have identified him as Junito Ebk.
Just 25 minutes before that fatal shooting, police were called to another incident on the North Side. Around 5:45 p.m., an 18-year-old man was shot in the lower back on Park Street. He was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. Police have not released additional details about what led to the shooting or if any suspects have been identified.
Earlier in the day, at about 1 p.m., a 20-year-old man was shot in the back on Onondaga Avenue. He was also hospitalized and is expected to survive. The first shooting of the day happened even earlier—around 3:45 a.m.—near Erie Boulevard West and Geddes Street, where a man in his 30s was shot in the leg. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
Police have not said whether any of the shootings are connected. As of Monday morning, no arrests have been made, and investigators are continuing to gather evidence and speak with witnesses. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Syracuse police at 315-442-5222. Tips can be made anonymously.
The burst of violence has left many residents shaken, particularly in the neighborhoods where the shootings occurred. As the investigation continues, community members are calling for increased safety efforts and greater support to address the underlying causes of gun violence. Police say they remain committed to solving these cases and bringing justice to the victims and their families.
