Authorities in syracuse have confirmed the identity of the man fatally shot on wednesday night in the city’s near westside neighborhood. The victim, 40-year-old eddie washington jr. of syracuse, died from his injuries after being rushed to upstate university hospital. His death has left the community shaken as police continue searching for answers in the late-night violence.
According to syracuse police spokesperson sgt. thomas blake, officers found washington suffering from gunshot wounds to both the head and chest. He was discovered outside the james geddes housing complex, where the shooting unfolded. Despite the quick response and life-saving efforts, he could not be saved, marking another heartbreaking loss to gun violence in the area.
Police were initially alerted to the scene around 9:36 p.m. thanks to a shotspotter notification in the 300 block of tully street. When officers arrived, they found the victim near 317 tully street, unconscious and not breathing, according to onondaga county 911 dispatch reports. The seriousness of the situation was immediately clear as investigators began securing the area.
In addition to the shooting, police confirmed that two vehicles were struck by gunfire during the incident. The damage highlights the dangerous nature of the gunfire and the risk it posed to nearby residents. As a result, tully street was closed from wyoming street to tioga street for several hours, allowing investigators the space needed to collect evidence and document the scene thoroughly.
The syracuse police department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, but no arrests have been announced. Detectives are urging anyone with information that might assist in the case to come forward. Even small details may provide important clues as investigators work to identify those responsible.
Anyone who may have seen or heard something is encouraged to contact syracuse police at (315) 442-5222. As the community mourns the loss of eddie washington jr., authorities remain committed to finding justice and ensuring those affected by this tragedy receive support during this difficult time.
