UPDATE: State Police Investigating Shooting Incident at SUNY Morrisville

Update:

The preliminary investigation into the shooting has determined that this was an isolated dispute between people who were familiar with each other.

The investigation remains active, and State Police are working closely with our state and local law enforcement partners.

There is no indication of any ongoing threat to the campus community.

As a precaution, State Police and SUNY Morrisville are implementing additional security measures on campus, and an increased police presence will remain in place to help ensure the safety of students, staff, and residents.

The victim remains hospitalized but his injuries are not considered life threatening.

More information will be released as it becomes available.

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Original Press Release November 3, 2025:

The New York State Police, in coordination with University Police at SUNY Morrisville and the Madison County Sheriff's Office, are investigating a shooting that occurred on campus earlier this afternoon.

At approximately 3:45 p.m., Troopers responded to South Hall on the SUNY Morrisville campus following a report of a person shot. Upon arrival, Troopers located a 20-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the neck. The victim, who is not a student at SUNY Morrisville, was transported to Upstate University Hospital for treatment.

No other individuals were injured during the incident. There are no reports of additional victims and no indication of any ongoing threat to the campus community at this time.

A command post has been established as law enforcement continues to process the scene and search nearby areas. Members of the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), Uniformed Services, Special Operations Response Team (SORT), and K9 units are on scene assisting with the investigation.

The investigation is active and ongoing. More information will be released as it becomes available.