ITHACA, N.Y.—Ithaca police are looking for more information after a shooting put one man in the hospital on Monday night.

The incident was reported around 9:28 p.m. on Dec. 6, 2021, at 222 Elmira Road, which seems to correspond with the shopping center that includes Five Guys, Taco Bell, etc. Details are scarce, but police said that a male victim was “shot in the face” at that location.

Bangs Ambulances transported the victim to a regional hospital for treatment, and the victim was expected to survive. The victim was alert and conscious at the time they were transported.

A handgun and several shell casings were discovered at the scene. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police:

Police Dispatch: 607-272-3245
Police Administration: 607-272-9973
Police Tipline: 607-330-0000
Anonymous Email Tip Address: www.cityofithaca.org/ipdtips

Matt Butler is the Editor in Chief of The Ithaca Voice. He can be reached by email at mbutler@ithacavoice.org.