Dwayne Frazier, 68, was fatally shot while sitting on a porch on Palmer Avenue on the south side of Syracuse on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Authorities say he was not the intended target; the shooting arose from a dispute between rival groups and Frazier was an innocent bystander struck in the crossfire. His obituary described the death as unexpected and remembered him as a good man and a devoted father and grandfather.

The Syracuse Police Department’s investigation led to the arrests of 18-year-old Aiden Daly and a 16-year-old whose name has not been released because of his age; both were charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon. The Onondaga County District Attorney has characterized the case as transferred intent. Police say they believe at least one other person may have been involved and the investigation is ongoing.

If anyone has information about who was involved that afternoon on Palmer Avenue, please share what is known with investigators.