Crime
1 killed in 3 overnight shootings in Utica
In the early morning hours of November 8, 2024, around 12:30 a.m., Utica Police and Fire units were dispatched to a report of a shooting victim at a business on 822 South St.
Upon arrival, responders found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen.
Investigators quickly determined that an unknown assailant wearing a mask had entered the establishment, shot the victim, and fled the scene.
The victim was rushed by Utica Fire Department (UFD) personnel to Wynn Hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery and remains in critical but stable condition.
Shortly after the initial shooting, as officers were on-site investigating, they received a ShotSpotter alert around 1:00 a.m. indicating multiple gunshots on Faxton St.
As officers responded, 911 calls also came in reporting multiple victims.
At the scene, officers found two victims: a male with gunshot wounds to his back and a female with injuries to her chest.
Utica Police and Fire units quickly administered first aid and transported both victims to Wynn Hospital.
Tragically, despite every effort by emergency responders and hospital staff, the 19-year-old female, identified as Key Amonie, succumbed to her injuries.
The male victim remains hospitalized in stable condition.
Utica Police and Fire extend their deepest condolences to the family of the young woman and hope for the male victim’s recovery.
While still processing the scene on Faxton St, officers received another ShotSpotter alert at approximately 3:30 a.m., this time from the 1500 block of Howard Ave, indicating multiple gunshots.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that several rounds had been fired into a residence while occupants were asleep, including several children.
Fortunately, none of the residents were injured.
The Utica Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division and Major Crimes Unit are now conducting thorough investigations into all three incidents, exploring any possible connections between them.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. If you have any details regarding these incidents, please contact the Utica Police Department at (315) 223-3510. You may also provide information anonymously through Mohawk Valley Crime Stoppers at www.mohawkvalleycrimestoppers.com, by calling 1-866-730-8477 (TIPS), or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.
WATERLOO, IA – A fatal shooting at Ryder Logistics on Northeast Drive Wednesday night has left one man dead and another in custody, according to the Waterloo Police Department.
Authorities identified the victim as 33-year-old Dipree Devante Jones of Waterloo. Police have arrested 21-year-old Martavious Jqualin Reed, also of Waterloo, on a first-degree murder charge.
He is currently being held without bond pending his initial court appearance.
According to investigators, Reed approached Jones in the Ryder Logistics parking lot just before 10 p.m. and pulled out a firearm, opening fire on the victim.
Court records indicate that Jones attempted to flee, but Reed pursued him and continued the attack.
Witnesses at the scene intervened and were able to briefly restrain Reed, but he broke free and fled on foot.
Waterloo Police officers arrived shortly after the shooting and immediately rendered aid to Jones until paramedics from Waterloo Fire Rescue arrived.
Jones was transported to UnityPoint Health-Allen Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities launched a search for Reed, who was taken into custody at approximately 10:45 p.m. after officers located him emerging from a field near the crime scene.
The Waterloo Police Department, along with forensic specialists, remains on-site collecting evidence as part of the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Waterloo Police Department or Crime Stoppers.