Binghamton Man Arrested After Shooting Near Church

A Binghamton man has been charged with attempted murder after a report of gunfire near a downtown church.

Authorities said police officers were sent to the area of 36 Fayette Street shortly before 8:30 p.m. Thursday after 911 calls of shots fired in the neighborhood.

Police were advised that the man who had fired a gun fled the area on a bicycle.

Investigators determined the suspect had been involved in an argument with two other men on the sidewalk before shots were fired.

A shooting incident happened in the area of the former St. Mary of the Assumption Church rectory on Fayette Street in downtown Binghamton. (Photo: Bob Joseph/WNBF News)

Police searching the area found two spent 9mm shell casings near the scene of the dispute across the street from St. Mary of the Assumption Church. There were no reported injuries as a result of the incident.

After learning the name of the suspect, police located him near Chenango and Lyon streets on the city's North Side.

According to a police news release, 39-year-old Justyn A. Nock of Binghamton has been charged with attempted murder in connection with the gunfire. He also faces two felony weapon possession counts.

Nock was arraigned in Binghamton City Court Friday. He was ordered held at the Broome County Jail.

People with information related to the incident may contact the Binghamton police detective bureau at (607) 772-7080.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: The scene on Fayette Street in Binghamton the morning after gunfire was heard during an argument involving three men.