On Saturday, December 24th 2022, at around 8:51 p.m. members of the Syracuse Police Department responded to 634 Richmond Avenue, for a reported shooting with injuries call. Responding officers located the victim of the shooting near the rear of the house. This victim, a 19-year-old male, identified as Mikere Rondinello was found to have been struck in the upper torso by gunfire. The victim was transported to Upstate Hospital by American Medical Response (AMR) where he was ultimately pronounced dead at 9:21 p.m. The identity of the victim is not being released at this time. Currently there are no suspect(s) in custody.
The investigation is active and ongoing, and anyone with information is strongly encouraged to call the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (315) 442-5222.
Anonymous reporting can also be submitted through the Syracuse Police Department website at www.sracusepolice.org by utilizing the tip411 service for anonymous reporting.
* The information provided herein is based on a preliminary and ongoing investigation, which will continue to evolve as detectives review physical evidence, analyze forensic data, and interview witnesses. The department’s understanding of the facts and circumstances of this case may transform as the investigation unfolds.
