Elmira teenager shot twice during barrage of gunfire in the city. Investigation ongoing.

An Elmira teenager was shot twice early Wednesday morning during an apparent barrage of gunfire on the 300 block of Franklin Street, police said. E...

September 20, 2023
7:16 PM

An Elmira teenager was shot twice early Wednesday morning during an apparent barrage of gunfire on the 300 block of Franklin Street, police said. Elmira police believe multiple shooters were involved and nearly two dozen rounds were fired. Investigators located the injured 17-year-old male near Herrick and Franklin streets around 1 a.m. Elmira police said the teen sustained two gunshot wounds, but the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Minutes before finding the youth, police had responded to the area following reports of gunfire.

Neal Simon