Student reports attempted robbery near campus
A student reported being approached by a suspect who had a box cutter and demanded money. Read more »
Crime
Interactive Crime Map: Grand larceny at Destiny USA; DWI near Booth Hall
Take a look at the arrests made around Syracuse University last week. Read more »
Syracuse police officers arrest suspects of an off-campus strong armed robbery
Individuals allegedly involved in an off-campus strong-armed robbery from earlier Oct. 7 were arrested. Read more »
Department of Public Safety looks to expand button security system
This safety initiative was launched several years ago and upgraded following an off-campus shooting last year, but now officials are hoping to overhaul the entire system. Read more »
Former Syracuse University student explains camera initiative proposal
Alexander Lynch, a Syracuse University alumnus, has been working with the Student Association to introduce cameras in SU's surrounding off-campus neighborhood. Eight cameras will be installed down Euclid Avenue as the first phase of this project. Read more »
Former Syracuse women's lacrosse player sues university, Gary Gait
Tauro was participating in a practice on Oct. 8, 2013, when she suffered a personal injury “caused solely by the negligence and reckless conduct of the defendants,” the complaint alleges. Read more »
Syracuse police chief addresses gun violence at panel
Gun violence was one of SPD Chief Frank Fowler’s main talking points on the Tuesday night panel, “Improving Perception Between Police & The Community,” inside the Prince Hall Masonic Temple. Read more »
Police officer who killed armed man near Walnut Park was once accused of using excessive force
Joseph Mauro and other police officers were accused of using racial slurs and beating Elijah Johnson, a black man, during a wrongful arrest at a party in 2014. Read more »
Interactive Crime Map: Shoplifting and disorderly conduct arrests
Here's a roundup of all the crime around Syracuse University. Read more »
Syracuse police investigate stabbing on Lancaster Avenue
The Syracuse Police Department is currently investigating a stabbing that occurred on Lancaster Avenue early Saturday morning, police said. Read more »
Syracuse police identify officer who shot and killed armed man near Walnut Park
Joseph Mauro, who has been with the Syracuse Police Department since January 2001, shot and killed Deric Brown, 41, on Sunday after Brown first fired at him during a traffic stop. Read more »
Syracuse University student reports attempted robbery on-campus
A student reported that while in her car in the Stadium parking lot, she was approached by a male who asked for her keys and threatened to harm her. Read more »
Deric Brown, who was shot and killed by Syracuse police, was recent hire of Syracuse University
Deric Brown, the man who was shot and killed by a Syracuse police officer on Sunday, was recently hired by Syracuse University as a temporary custodial employee, police said. Read more »
Syracuse police identify armed man killed by officer, reveal more details of shooting
Deric Brown, 41, of Syracuse has been identified as the man shot and killed by a police officer during a traffic stop Sunday night. Read more »
DPS chief gives reason why no Orange Alert was issued for shots fired on Walnut Avenue
Department of Public Safety Chief Bobby Maldonado says there was no active threat to the Syracuse University community and that is why there was no Orange Alert issued for shots fired in Walnut Avenue. Read more »
Storify: Syracuse University students frustrated with little information about shooting near Walnut Park
The Syracuse University community took to social media following reports of gun shots near Walnut Park. Read more »
Syracuse police officer kills armed man in shooting near Walnut Park
The shooting happened around 10:52 p.m. Read more »
Syracuse University student reports off-campus strong-arm robbery
A Syracuse University student has reported an off-campus strong-arm robbery that happened on Friday night at about 7:15 p.m. Read more »
DPS officials urges awareness in active shooting situation preparation
Syracuse University’s Department of Public Safety is developing a plan to combat incidences of gun violence due to an increase of this issue across the United States. Read more »
Police: Syracuse University students shot at with BB gun
A Syracuse University student was hit by what appeared to be BBs from a BB gun. Two similar cases took place in September. Read more »
The death of a Syracuse University student murdered in DeWitt triggers an outpouring of sorrow on social media
Friends of Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan who was found dead in an homicide case in DeWitt on Friday have expressed their sorrow on social media. Read more »
Rise in number of reported rape, drug and alcohol law violations attributed to more awareness
SU's annual security report was published on Friday by the Department of Public Safety. It indicated a rise in the number of rape cases reported on campus. University officials attribute the rise to an increase in awareness of the issues. Read more »
Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan remembered by friends and professors for friendly, polite demeanor
After being found dead on Friday afternoon, the Syracuse University community remembers Xiaopeng “Pippen” Yuan for his friendly smile and passion for basketball. Read more »
No evidence of clowns on Syracuse University campus, DPS says
DPS started receiving calls about clown sightings Monday night on Stratford Street, Sumner Avenue and South Campus, but DPS officers did not find a single person in a clown costume after reviewing video surveillance, interviewing witnesses and patrolling the area. Read more »
