Shots fired in Syracuse’s University neighborhood leads to heavy police presence
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 2:45 PM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. — A report of shots fired Friday night in Syracuse’s University neighborhood brought a heavy police presence to the area, police said.Around 10:58 p.m., police received reports of gunshots in the 900 block of Lancaster Avenue. Several Syracuse police officers and Syracuse University Department of Public Safety officers responded, according to Sgt. Thomas Blake, a spokesperson for Syracuse police.