UTICA, NY — Police recovered a loaded handgun and narcotics after responding to a shots fired call on March 10, 2026.
Officers were dispatched to the area near the 1500 block of Kemble Street at approximately 5:15 p.m. regarding the shooting investigation.
Witnesses told police that two groups exchanged words before at least one shot was fired.
Several people fled the scene following the shooting.
Police developed information that those responsible may have entered a nearby home.
Officers obtained permission to search the residence.
An explosives detection K-9 named Vigo assisted in the search and located a loaded .380 handgun and felony-level narcotics inside the home.
Both items were seized and will be sent for forensic testing to determine ownership.
The Utica Police GIVE Unit has been assigned to the case.
