Cayuga Heights Police Treat May 23 Death as Murder, Hold 1 Suspect

9 articles · Updated · WHCU · May 24

Cayuga Heights police said a death on May 23 is now being investigated as a murder, and one suspect is in custody.
Police Chief Jerry Wright said there is no threat to the community, indicating authorities believe the immediate risk has been contained while the investigation continues.
Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne said his office supported the response by handling other calls for service in Cayuga Heights while local police focused on the case.
The case remains a developing story, with Cayuga Heights Police leading the investigation and no further details on the victim or suspect yet released.

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