In the summer of 2016, a young man's life was cut short on a street in Syracuse, New York. Anthony Ebron, a 24-year-old male, was discovered on Lakeview Ave with a fatal gunshot wound to his head. The incident, which occurred in July of that year, left a void in the community where he was a lifelong resident and a former youth counselor for The Boys and Girls Club of Syracuse.
For years, the case remained a painful, unanswered question for his family and friends.
The investigation into Anthony's death was a long and patient endeavor for the Syracuse Police Department. Detectives pursued leads for over three years, determined to bring justice for the young man whose life was violently taken. Their persistent efforts eventually led them to a suspect who had since relocated in an apparent attempt to evade capture.
In September of 2019, a significant breakthrough came in the case. Investigators tracked down Anton Kelley to Rochester, New York, where he had moved shortly after the shooting. He was arrested and charged with the murder of Anthony Ebron. Kelley was subsequently taken into custody and held at the Onondaga County Justice Center, bringing a long-awaited sense of resolution to those who mourned Anthony's passing.
