On a Friday afternoon in Utica, New York, Jayson Pulluaim, a 40-year-old male, was inside the Any 20 Fashions clothing store on Genesee Street when his life was tragically cut short. On February 26, 2016, a shooting incident occurred within the store, resulting in Pulluaim suffering a fatal gunshot wound. A preliminary autopsy confirmed that the cause of his death was the gunshot wound he sustained during the attack.
Another man, 34-year-old Vincent Wynder of Utica, was also injured in the shooting, suffering a non-fatal gunshot wound.
The Utica Police Department promptly began an investigation into the shooting that took place near Oneida Square. In the immediate aftermath of the incident, authorities did not release many details, citing the ongoing nature of the investigation. Law enforcement officials urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to come forward and assist them in their inquiries.
In the wake of his death, a fundraiser was established to help with Jayson Pulluaim's funeral expenses, showing an outpouring of community support for his bereaved family and friends. Despite the efforts of the Utica Police Department, no immediate arrests were made in connection with the homicide. The case remains an active investigation as authorities continue to seek information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of any suspects involved in the death of Jayson Pulluaim.
