Two teenagers were killed in a shooting involving an Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy in DeWitt, New York. The incident occurred on Danzig Street at around 6:15 a.m. on September 6.
Two teens are dead after a shooting involving an Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy in the Town of DeWitt at Danzig Street around 6:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6.https://t.co/SgjCqS7oXh
— NewsChannel 9 (@NewsChannel9) September 6, 2023
Two teenagers were tragically killed in a shooting incident involving an Onondaga County Sheriff’s Deputy in the Town of DeWitt on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 6:15 a.m. at Danzig Street.
Details surrounding the incident are still emerging, but initial reports suggest that the shooting involved the deputy and the two teenagers. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain unclear, and it is not yet known what prompted the use of deadly force.
The identities of the deceased teenagers have not been released at this time, and it is not known if they had any prior interactions with law enforcement. The Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office is expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident to ascertain the sequence of events and determine whether the deputy’s actions were justified.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the community, and residents are grappling with the loss of two young lives. Local authorities have expressed their condolences to the families of the victims and have assured the public that a transparent investigation will be conducted.
The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing debate surrounding police use of force and the need for effective training and protocols to prevent such tragic outcomes. The incident will likely spark discussions about police accountability and the need for law enforcement reform.
As the investigation continues, more information is expected to be released in the coming days. The community mourns the loss of these two teenagers and hopes to find answers to the questions surrounding their deaths..