Shooting victim previously charged with attempted murder and robbery
UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) - One of two teens shot in Wednesday night’s incident in East Utica, had recently been arrested twice in connection with violent crimes in the city. Multimedia Utica Police say that Leshawn Thomas was charged with armed robbery earlier this month. Thomas also faces attempted murder charges related to a shooting in Cornhill in May of this year. Thomas, 17, and Zeffair Hobbs, 18, suffered gunshot wounds Wednesday night during an incident at the intersection of Jay Street and Nichols Street. Utica Police are investigating the shooting, which occurred around 10pm. The East Utica location of the Wednesday shooting is not far from a Catherine Street home where, it is alleged that, Leshawn Thomas and another man forced their way into the home at gunpoint. Police contend that Thomas and his accomplice took the homeowner’s wallet and some jewelry. Thomas was charged with robbery and burglary in that case. According to police records, Thomas was also involved in a shooting incident on Addington Place in Utica, this past May. Thomas was charged, along with Quentin Curry, of shooting Jerome Adams in the head and shoulder. Thomas was charged with attempted murder in that case. The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC-WKTV News Channel 2. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited. Friday, Oct 3 at 11:16 AM me wrote ...Things that happen like this are reason's why our society and the public do not contribute donations or support our UPD. This is complete bull. Judge popeo, the DA and Les Louis should be ashamed of themselves. What makes them think that this kid is just going to shape up and not be a violent person? Open up your eyes. Flag for moderationWednesday, Oct 1 at 8:42 PM me wrote ...the DA requested 100,00o bail judge popeo said 30,000 that is why hes out plus his lawyer is les louis enough said. Flag for moderationSaturday, Sep 20 at 7:48 AM batman wrote ...too bad whoever did the shooting wasn't a better shot, and then maybe the shooter would shoot himself too, and save the taxpayers all kind of money. Flag for moderationFriday, Sep 19 at 8:36 AM Ben Winkler wrote ...Isn't there a opening at the vistor's bureau?? This guy would do great! The only people comming to visit are like him! Flag for moderationFriday, Sep 19 at 8:31 AM Ms. O wrote ...Hey - Do you think they might have let him out because he is a "snitch"? Flag for moderationFriday, Sep 19 at 12:02 AM pretty sad wrote ...10 yrs ago a once friend of mine and myself steal like 10 gallons of gas and get 1 1/2-3 yrs in prison but yet they let this kid walk what a fair justice system we have in ny state.ty mr donalty and mr dwyer Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 10:38 PM taxpayer wrote ...we will pay all there lifes . they need to hang themselfs Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 9:10 PM TN wrote ...Great job kids. These felonies will look good on a resume when you decide to grow up an take responsibility in life. Oh wait, you should get life in prison. Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 8:35 PM no wonder why i left utica wrote ...i guess when the thugs kill someone, then and only then will they get taken off the streets Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 5:19 PM brrrrrrrrrr wrote ...Why is He still on the street. Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 4:42 PM reply to gee wrote ...again, Love the water shoes reference!! lol Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 3:52 PM Taxpayer34 wrote ...Why, WHY is this guy out! - Find out who in the criminal justice system is responsible and have them removed from office Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 3:23 PM tell me wrote ...WHAT THE HELL IS HE DOING WALKING THE STREET? HELLO PEOPLE WHEN IS SOMEONE GOING TO WAKE UP AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE NO GOOD CRIMINALS?????????????? Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 3:20 PM let wrote ...Let him out again armed robbery attemted murder now another shooting way to go utica let him out again mabey this time he WILL KILL Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 3:16 PM Not Surprised at All wrote ...Looks like our criminal justice system has done its job of protecting the criminal element to perfection once again. I'm sure that there is some sort of program we can refer this young person to that will assist him in reentering society as a productive and taxpaying citizen. At what point does he forfeit his freedom and accept the consequences for his actions. Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 3:16 PM Utica Resident wrote ...Hmmm...why was LeShawn Thomas not in jail? Is this the 3 strikes you're out theory. Time to lock him away and throw away the key. Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 3:09 PM Only 17... wrote ...and already allegations of attempted murder, robbery and burglary. Sad society this one is. Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 2:59 PM gee wrote ...what a nice young boy! I think his problems started because of the leaky roofd and moldy walls at his High School in Utica! That and the cell phones! or maybe it started when he couldnt get a pair of water shoes when he went swimming!Gosh you'll never know??? Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 2:50 PM concern wrote ...If we inforce the death pentalty we would have lesser crime.why we should pay all those hospital bills. Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 2:41 PM What was the bail??? wrote ...Um, excuse me but I have to ask the judge, what was the bail set for both of those felonies? Please tell me he was released ROR and is being treated as a youthful offender. You have got to be kidding me. Somebody please find out who the judge is that granted bail on those charges so we do not ever vote for him again! Is there something we don't know about this case? Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 1:19 PM CDH wrote ...Sounds like a couple of bullets may have saved NYS tax payers a whole money if these two lifers don't pull through. Don't worry about your hospital bills though boys those are on us. Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 12:58 PM quick question wrote ...Think maybe this guy should be i dunno incarcerated after being charged with attempted murder and robbery and burglary?...obviously an upstanding citizen Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 11:58 AM hummm wrote ...Sounds to me like retaliation! If the DA can't keep them off the street, maybe they got what the deserve. The hospital probably won't release the info, cause they know someone will come back to finish the job! Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 11:47 AM I Love Utica wrote ...Why can't you keep these guys off the streets? Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 11:45 AM jettafive wrote ...if this guy was involved with robbery, attempted murder and what ever else, WHY IS HE ON THE STREET. FOR SURE OUR SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING Flag for moderationThursday, Sep 18 at 11:38 AM Keep him wrote ...on the street. Such a model citizen at 17! Flag for moderationAdd a commentMost Popular
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