2UTICA, N.Y. – Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred over the weekend in Utica, following ShotSpotter alerts that led officers to recover shell casings and a loaded firearm.

The first incident took place Saturday night around 10:25 p.m. on the 900 block of Blandina Street.

The second occurred Sunday on the 1100 block of Dudley Avenue, where police found a 9mm handgun linked to the gunfire.

Key Points

Police responded to two ShotSpotter alerts on October 25 and 26.

Twenty-two shell casings were recovered from the Blandina Street scene.

A loaded 9mm handgun was found in a Dudley Avenue basement during a safety check.

Dozens of rounds fired on Blandina Street

Officers responding to the Blandina Street alert discovered that bullets had struck a home and a vehic

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