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UTICA, N.Y. — A late-night fight on Elm Street ended with a man being shot and another charged, according to Utica Police.
Officers on patrol around 12:50 a.m. on the 1500 block responded to reports of a fight between two men. As police approached, one man fled the scene while the other was found with a gunshot wound to the upper leg.
Bystanders confirmed hearing gunfire. The injured man was transported by the Utica Fire Department to Wynn Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police searched the area and recovered a handgun in a nearby backyard. Shortly after, they detained Dashir Jackson, 30, of Utica, hiding in the bushes close to the scene.
Jackson was charged with attempted assault and criminal possession of a weapon.
