Shooting victim succumbs to injuries; police seek public assistance with investigation
At approximately 1:50 a.m. Jan. 16, 2020, Utica police were dispatched to the 900 block of Lenox Avenue regarding a report of a male struck by gunfire.
Upon arrival, police located a male later identified as 33-year-old Mark A. Peak beside a vehicle suffering from several gunshot wounds.
Peak was able to briefly tell the officers that he had been seated in his vehicle when an unknown individual approached the vehicle and began firing; he was then immediately transported to a local hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery.
At about 12:15 p.m., Peak died from his injuries.
The investigation is now classified a homicide; there there is no suspect information, and the Utica Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating the case.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to bring Mr. Peak’s assailant to justice,” said Lt. Bryan Coromato. “The scene is still being held, and we ask that the public avoid the area if possible to allow the for the evidence processing.”
Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to call the Utica Police Department Major Crimes Unit at 315.223.3510. All calls can remain anonymous.