Utica man dead after Monday night shooting; second fatal shooting in two days

By WKTV News

Story Created: Sep 2, 2008 at 1:43 AM EST

Story Updated: Sep 2, 2008 at 10:46 AM EST

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - A 38 year-old Utica man is dead after a shooting on Rutger Street and George Place around 11:30 p.m. on Monday night - the second fatal shooting in Utica in just two days.

Public Safety Commissioner Dan LaBella says a male victim was rushed to St. Elizabeth's Medical Center.

***UPDATE*** (September 2, 2008; 9:55 a.m.): According to Utica Police, upon arrival at the scene Monday night, they found James K. Johnson, 38, of Utica, who was injured.

Johnson was transported to St. Elizabeth ER and was pronounced dead a short time later.

Police continued to work through out the night following up lead and conducting interviews.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigation Division at 223-3510
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