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Syracuse teen killed during shooting on Madison Street

Syracuse teen dead after shooting on Madison Street

In an update Saturday afternoon, Syracuse Police confirmed the identity of the victim, 15-year-old Alexcia Lynch

Story by Alejandro Rosales / Photos by Surya Vaidy
Published: August 31, 2024
A crime scene unit vehicle is scene with two other police cars, one of which has it's red and blue lights on.
Photo by Surya Vaidy
Syracuse Police respond to a shooting at 901 Madison Street apartments on August 30, 2024.

Syracuse University and city police flooded the streets around the 900 block of Madison Street near SU’s campus late Friday night amid reports of gunshots that resulted in the death of local teen Alexcia Lynch, according to a Syracuse Police update. 

By Sunday, Syracuse Police announced that a 15-year-old boy had turned himself in Saturday night and claimed responsibility for Lynch’s shooting, according to Syracuse.com. 

SU Department of Public Safety issued a campus wide email alert around 8:30 p.m. Friday after reports of gunshots ringing at 901 Madison St., and urging community members to stay clear of the area.

DPS’ follow-up email at 9:55 p.m. confirmed there was no active threat to the campus community and that Syracuse Police would be handling the shooting investigation.

The scene around Madison Street was filled with police and rescue respondents throughout the night. At one point, helicopters were reportedly being used to help police locate a suspect Friday night before he turned himself in. 

Following Saturday’s arrest of the 15-year-old suspect, Syracuse police said the teen would be charged with second-degree murder and second-degree possession of a weapon. He was being held at Hillbrook Juvenile Detention Center.