West Side Shooter Convicted of Assault & Weapon Possession
Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News (file)
Lavaughn Ramseur was charged in connection with the incident in the area of Shiller Street between Haendel and Schubert Street at around 5 p.m. August 4 in which two people were injured.
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Following the report of shots fired, authorities indicated that the injuries to the victims were not believed to be life-threatening. Prosecutors say Ramseur had fired a 9-millemeter handgun in the area, causing those injuries.
He faces up to 15 years in New York State Prison.
The trial in Broome County Court lasted four days.
Jury finds Binghamton man guilty of weapons possession, assault
BINGHAMTON (WBNG) The Broome County District Attorney s Office announced Thursday that a jury found Lavaughn Ramseur of Binghamton guilty of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and assault in the third degree.
The District Attorney s Office said, in August 2019, Ramseur discharged a handgun on Schiller Street in Binghamton and injured another person. They say Ramseur was sent to the Broome County Jail and faces up to 15 years in prison.
Ramseur is scheduled to be sentenced on July 30.
Of the case, Broome County District Attorney Michael A. Korchak said, Those who endanger our community by the possession and use of illegal firearms will be held accountable.”