May as well start another thread to keep the gunshot reports all in one place.

On December 9', 2025 at approximately 6:17pm the Elmira Police were dispatched to the 500 block of Maple Ave for the report of gunshots in the area.

Upon arrival, responding officers located one victim who sustained a gunshot wound to the arm. Elmira Police Officers provided medicalassistance to the victim until the Elmira Fire Department and Erway Ambulance arrived on scene and took over care of the patient.

The victim was transported to a local hospital where they are receiving medical care for their gunshot wound. The victim is in stable condition.

Police are currently investigating this incident. They say it was not a random act and there is no immediate danger to the public.

This investigation is ongoing and the Elmira Police are asking for anyone who has knowledge or information related to this incident to call the Elmira Police Department at 607-737-5626.

The Elmira Police Department was assisted by the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, Elmira Fire Department and Erway Ambulance.

On January 15 th, 2026 at approximately 9:51 PM Elmira Police Officers responded the 1100 block of Oak St. for a report of a gun shots. Upon arrival Officers located evidence of gun shots including multiple shell casings and broken glass. Officers located witnesses who advised that three males walked up to a dark colored sedan and as the sedan was attempt to leave the area at least one of the males began shooting at the vehicle striking the vehicle multiple times.

During the course of the investigation officers were able to identify the dark colored sedan and the driver of the sedan. Officers confirmed that no one was injured during the shooting.

Might just be a fluke but seems the witnesses are being more cooperative these days.

Damn … Oak Street be jumpin these days , and its not even Summertime!

Edited January 16Jan 16 by Hal

On June 24th, 2026, at approximately 1:31 AM, Elmira Police Officers responded to the area of E. Second St. and High St. for a report of multiple gunshots being fired. Officers arrived on scene and found evidence of a shooting in the area, including spent shell casings. Officers also located a vehicle nearby on E. Third St. that had been struck by gunfire and was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The vehicle was unoccupied when officers arrived. A firearm was also recovered from that vehicle.

Several hours later, officers who were monitoring the area observed two males return to the scene. The two males were stopped by police. During that stop, one of the males was found to havesuffered a gunshot wound he claimed did not need medical attention and provided no further cooperation. No other victims have been reported at this time.

This case is under active investigation. EPD was assisted by the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office and the West Elmira Police Department. Anyone who witnessed this event or has video footage orother information is asked to contact the Elmira Police Department at 607-737-5626 or 271-HALT(4258).

On September 20th, at approximately 5:26 AM, Elmira Police Officers responded to the area of W. Second St. and Columbia St. after multiple gunshots were detected by the Flock Raven acoustic gunshot detection system.

Officers responded to the area and located evidence of a shooting, which was recovered as part of the investigation. No injuries have been reported at this time.

The Elmira Police Department was assisted by the Chemung County Sheriff's Office during the investigation.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has video or information related to the event is asked to contact the Elmira Police Department at 607-737-5626 or 271-HALT (4258).

4 hours ago, Elmira Telegram said:

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has video or information related to the event is asked to contact the Elmira Police Department at 607-737-5626 or 271-HALT (4258).

If the whole point of Flock was so they could identify exactly who was in the vicinity at a specific time.....can't they locate witnesses themselves by interviewing whomever was driving near the gunshots at 5:26 on Sunday morning?

Are the gunshot detection system and the Flock cameras two separate things? I thought they were for some reason, but could very well be wrong.

1 hour ago, MsKreed said:

If the whole point of Flock was so they could identify exactly who was in the vicinity at a specific time.....can't they locate witnesses themselves by interviewing whomever was driving near the gunshots at 5:26 on Sunday morning?

if the hard working contributing citizens were afoot, flock, i believe, is useless

12 minutes ago, Chris said:

Are the gunshot detection system and the Flock cameras two separate things? I thought they were for some reason, but could very well be wrong.

I do think they’re separate systems.....but I feel like the camera system should provide data either way. 

It shouldn’t matter whether the specific time & place of gunshots are identified by a Flock device or a human witness. Either way the camera system should be able to compile a list of nearby vehicles. 

All of the vehicles within a few blocks at that precise time are potential witnesses. And if any of those vehicles were displaying suspicious behavior (at that time and that location), then they may also be potential suspects.

If the Flock cameras can't provide any more useful information than neighbors who 'din't se nuffin'......then what value do they provide?