Paul Newman was 75 and a long-time resident of Utica who often sat on his front porch. In the early morning hours of August 17, 2024, someone fired several gunshots in the neighborhood and a stray bullet struck Newman in the abdomen. He was taken to Wynn Hospital; his injuries initially were not considered life-threatening but he deteriorated after surgery and died on August 18, 2024. The Utica Police Department Major Crimes Unit is investigating his death as a homicide.

Authorities have linked the shooting to an underage teenager who is facing charges related to the incident, though the teen has not been charged with homicide. The community has organized a GoFundMe to assist the Newman family with funeral and medical costs. Has anyone in Utica seen or heard anything that could help investigators or that could shed light on that night?