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Blood Bath In US: 13 Shot Dead, Stabbed & Hit By Car At Street Party In New York’s Syracuse

A heart-wrenching incident took place in the Syracuse area of New York where almost 13 people were shot, stabbed or hit by fleeing cars at a street party, according to media reports.

Official statements

Syracuse police spokesman Lt Matthew Malinowski in a press release said that hundreds of people had gathered on the 100 block of Davis Street in the city’s west side when gunfire was heard at 12:22 am (local time). According to police, four people were shot, six were stabbed and three others were hit by vehicles driving away from the mayhem, the media reports said.

Taking notes from the incident, the report said that the injured included three men and 10 women aged between 17-25 years. Malinowski said that all the injured victims are expected to survive. He stated that victims were found at the site of the incident or at area hospitals. Those who were shot included a 17-year-old girl, a 20-year-old woman, a 20-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman.

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What happened in Syracuse?

The people had gathered for a block party advertised on social media, New York Post reported citing Syracuse.com. Speaking to the outlet, a neighbour said that a fight broke out just before midnight but ended quickly, then another scuffle erupted about 20 minutes later and dozens of gunshots rang out, New York Post reported.

Further, Syracuse Police Chief Joe Cecile said police personnel who were on patrol heard the gunshots several blocks away and rushed to the spot. He credited the quick response of police personnel for not more people getting injured, as per the report.

The Police chief said that people who were partying, included high schoolers, recent high school graduates and college students home for the summer, New York Post reported citing the outlet. As per the news report, permission was not issued for the party.

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