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

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

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

Story Updated: Sep 2, 2008 at 11:46 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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Wednesday, Sep 24 at 1:24 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I am from New york city and there are a lot of wannabees here. Crime is crime noi matter where it is and if people don't start taking charge of there families and stop trying to be friends with there children and be parents then maybe kids would not think about killing robbing and hurting others take responsibility and be the parents that your children need not friends... NYC LADY

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Saturday, Sep 6 at 9:58 PM Anonymous wrote ...

JAMES WAS NEEDED HERE FOR HIS FAMILY THAT LOVED HIM VERY MUCH. HE SHOULD NOT HAVE PROTECTED HER. BLAIMING HERSELF HUMM ?????

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Saturday, Sep 6 at 9:46 PM Anonymous wrote ...

MS. DAVIS IS NOT SAD ABOUT JAMES DEATH. IT TAKES A PUNK HEARTLESS PERSON TO DO WHAT HE DID.

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Wednesday, Sep 3 at 1:47 AM what is next wrote ...

this is so sad that this had to happen my heart goes out to you, here school is going to be starting and I am scared to send my kids to Utica schools who knows if they will be safe while they are there ??

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 10:11 PM My heart goes out wrote ...

to Ms. Davis and her son. Ms. Davis your son needs you. Please don't say you wish a bullet would have hit you. James protected you. Your needed here for your son, who is undoubtedly going to blame himself for the death of James. It was not his fault. Please tell him that over and over. Whoever shot him was one sick human being. The argument appears to be small in nature, not anywhere near losing a life for. I am so sorry that this happened. My condolences.

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 9:06 PM good sense wrote ...

utica is is need of some guidance! Lately it's been BABIES killing people. COME ON NOW!!! A 22 year old going to jail for life! the last 10 or so killings in utica has been by people under 25. DOSEN'T ANYONE SEE THAT WE NEED TO START TALKING TO OUR KIDS??? SPENDING SOME TIME WITH OUR KIDS!!!! Lets get some more after school programs to get these babies with ILL EQUIPT MOTHERS OFF OF JAMES STREET AND ALL THE OTHER STREET CORNERS!!! MAYOR THIS IS A CRY FOR HELP!!!!!AND IT'S A DEADLY ONE!!!!!!!!

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 8:17 PM Herkimer county resident wrote ...

I worked with Jamie and he was a good hard worker. Worked every day 2 jobs. He did not deserve to die like this. Where is the punk that shot him. Jamie was a good kid not a DRUG DEALER!! So people need to think about that. My heart goes out to Jamie's family.

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 5:27 PM So sad!!!!!!! wrote ...

I sat here and read some of the ignorant comments on this subject. I was saddended to think that everyone were making comments about the mayor and utica.What about the young man who lost his life. He was someone's son,someone's father and someone's friend. Let's have respect for his family. God will take care of the coward who did this. It's not a political thing, It's just a sad thing!!!! My prayers go out to the family of this young man. He was a nice young man.Rest in peace Mr. Johnson

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 4:59 PM Whoa Whoa Whoa wrote ...

I nerver post on this site but I feel the need to express my freedom of speech. Most of you on here are so quick and sharp to slam Utica PD. Did u ever once think of the amount of crime that is in utica, compared to the amount of law enforcement officers that are in the city to combat it. I for one feel UPD is doing a very good job with what they have. Mayor - You need to give public safety a much larger budget and not worry about a new parade stand or watch a mass exedous of citizens from here.

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 4:25 PM TO NO ONE wrote ...

Changing the gun laws won't help, the ones getting the guns illegally are the ones committing the crimes. If anything more people need guns then people committing crimes will think twice before robbing or mugging someone.

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 4:03 PM I Love Utica wrote ...

Is there any good news out there?

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 3:55 PM Wake up wrote ...

Realize that although a politician will promise to make things better in a city, their ability to do that is limited. They can't control the actions of the inhabitants of a city. If they could pick and choose who lived in Utica, half of the population would be asked to leave. They have what they have to work with, and that isn't much. The face of Utica has changed, no one can control that. We can't blame elected officials for the actions of every citizen. Personal accountability is key.

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 3:07 PM daniel johnson wrote ...

that was my my family that he shot

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 2:49 PM vet wrote ...

time to institute marshall law. forget about aclu, naacp and all that rubbish. this is the only way to get rid of the guns on the street. too bad for all you weeping soft souls who cry foul when you think the authority figures have stepped on your toes. waa waa waa, see what you get? anarchy. yay

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 2:36 PM wow wrote ...

family values i watched a young girl walking down genesse st with 4 kids one of them stopped looked at me and decided to pee right on the side walk. she just kept on walking. those are some good family value right there!!!!! NOT!!!!!!

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 2:28 PM no one wrote ...

The problem is not the city alone. The problem is going on in other cities as well. The problem is these young punks/wanna be gangsters. It starts at home with the "family values" and these young adults having children unexpectedly and then not having a clue what they're doing. These young punks/wanna be's, get their hands on guns and don't know how to use them properly. Everyone now resolves to guns as their weapon of choice, but not fists like the old times. Gun laws need to be altered.

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 12:15 PM Move wrote ...

If you live in Utica I urge you to get out! It will only get worse esp with the current admin in office.

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 11:44 AM What a Shame wrote ...

I keep asking myself the same question, "Why don't they do anything about it." Why are Uticans so incapable of taking their city back?

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 11:43 AM only in UTICA wrote ...

the answer to..WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE UTICA MAYOR?????.....At his Funeral home, business has been good. after all he's business oriented...I heard that he had a cop who has been on the Varrick st. beat for a while transferred, because after getting SERVERAL complaints from Varrick st RESIDENTS about the loud music from HOLLYROCK. he tried to get Hollyrock to lower the music so the RESIDENTS/ TAXPAYERS/VOTERS could have some peace. the OWNER said no and then called the Mayor...

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 11:36 AM Facts wrote ...

I'm sorry to say it's not just Utica. Crime is going up all over. People need to step back and teach family values and what's wrong and right in this world.

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 11:30 AM Great Question wrote ...

Where are the Utica City Offcials? Utica is out of control! From the City Goverment to the Utica School System, its all out of Control!

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 10:44 AM A.B. wrote ...

My in-laws live right next door to where this happened. My mother-in-law watches my 10 month old son almost every day while my wife and I work. Now I have serious trepidations about leaving him there. He spends his time in their living room for God's sake. My heart goes out to the family of the victim. My in-laws say he was a nice, helpful man, and that he bothered no one in the neighborhood. :(

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 10:31 AM sla wrote ...

all the mayor and his politicians care about is varick st

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 10:11 AM tax payer wrote ...

Do you rememeber a statement that was made a few months ago that i will make sure Utica will be safe and work hard on seeing that it gets done. Maybe Mr Labella should step down and also the Mayor

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 8:51 AM Sgt Friday wrote ...

GREAT Another one from the "Gang who couldnt shoot straight"

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 8:09 AM Where in the world is ? wrote ...

Where in the world is the Utica Mayor? I think a statement should be made due to the recent string of violence and let’s not forget about the fires that have been intentionally set. What would the benefits of me living in a city where , Your Schools roof leaks, your crime rate is rising, my house could be set on fire and your roads are so badly outdated that my wheels need to be re-balanced every time I got out and drive. WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE UTICA MAYOR?????

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 6:39 AM b.s. wrote ...

welcome to utica, no jobs, high crime and drugs.

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 6:22 AM come on wrote ...

another shooting, utica is getting as bad as new york city. this is sick!!!!!!!!!!

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Tuesday, Sep 2 at 4:14 AM a neighbor of rutger street area wrote ...

what is utica turning into. a battle field. i'm afraid to even send my kids outside to go to the store. ive been here for 19 years and i have seen utica at its best and i believe uticas is at its worse these pats several years. let clean up. i want to protect my kids and i also want them to be able to go to the park or the store without worrying about being shot or robbed.utica is so messed up and sad.

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