Published on June 19, 2023
On Monday, June 19th, 2023, at around 10:50 P.M., Officers responded to Brighton Food Market, located at 204 W. Brighton Avenue, for an armed robbery with injuries call. Upon arrival, Officers located two store employees who reported that the business was recently robbed.
The investigation revealed that two suspects came into the store, both armed with handguns. The suspects demanded money from the register, and one of the suspects struck one of the store employees in the back of the head with his handgun. After the suspects forcibly obtained property, the suspects fled on foot.
The victim struck in the back of the head was treated on scene for a laceration to the back of the head.
The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Syracuse Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (315) 442-5222.