SYRACUSE, NY – Malcolm Barner, born on February 2, 1995, was apprehended by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Homicide Unit Detectives on Friday, for his alleged involvement in the murder of Karlianne Short.
The arrest took place without incident at 511 S. State Street.
On Independence Day, at 10:04 PM, the Syracuse Police Department received a call regarding a shooting incident on the 2000 block of E. Fayette Street. On arrival, officers found a chaotic scene but initially no victim. Short was privately transported to Crouse Hospital before the police arrived.
At the hospital, medical staff discovered that Short had sustained at least one gunshot wound to the torso. Despite exhaustive life-saving efforts, Short was pronounced dead.
From July 4 to the present, CID Homicide Unit Detectives conducted a comprehensive investigation, which included multiple interviews, extensive citywide canvassing, and several search warrants. Their efforts led to the identification of Barner as the suspect. He was later lodged at the Onondaga County Justice Center, awaiting arraignment.
Barner has been charged with one count of second-degree murder and one count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. The investigation is ongoing, and CID asked anyone with information to contact them at (315) 442-5222.