Binghamton Man Arrested in Saratoga Apartment Shooting

City of Binghamton Police say they have arrested a city resident in connection with an exchange of gunfire at the Saratoga Terrace Apartments on the South Side May 23.

According to a news release, Police were called to 60 Saratoga Avenue, Building 2 for a report of shots fired at around 10 p.m. and found 38-year-old Jayson Santiago of Binghamton with a gunshot would to his lower leg and a graze wound to his abdomen.

He was taken to the hospital for treatment and released.

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Detectives say they determined Santiago was involved in a disturbance with a group of juvenile boys and during the disturbance, Santiago allegedly exchanged gunfire with one of the boys in the group.

The boys fled in a light-colored sport utility vehicle.

Police say Santiago is charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon.

The investigation is continuing.  Anyone with information is asked to call Binghamton Police Detectives at (607) 772-7080.