On the evening of March 21, 2018, the sound of gunfire shattered the quiet of the 1600 block of Steuben Street in Utica, New York. When police arrived, they found 50-year-old Quintin J. Horner suffering from gunshot wounds. A lifelong resident of Utica, Horner, a registered member of the Sioux Indian Tribe, was rushed to St. Elizabeth Hospital for emergency surgery. Despite the efforts of the medical team, he succumbed to his injuries during the operation.
The Utica Police Department's Major Crimes Unit immediately launched a homicide investigation into Horner's death. Investigators worked the scene, gathering evidence and appealing to the public for any information that might lead to the person or persons responsible for the shooting. Horner was known for his love of the outdoors, particularly fishing, and his unexpected and violent death sent ripples of concern through the community.
In the years that have followed, details regarding any potential suspects or arrests in the murder of Quintin Horner have not been publicly released. The investigation remains open, leaving his family, friends, and the community awaiting answers and the justice that has so far remained elusive. The case stands as a painful reminder of a life cut short and a crime yet to be solved.
