Assault and Robbery with Weapon on East Jefferson Street, Syracuse

Summary: A physical altercation escalated into an assault and robbery involving multiple individuals near East Jefferson Street and South Warner Street in Syracuse, New York. The victim, a Middle Eastern male, was assaulted and had his green camouflage backpack stolen. The suspect, described as a black male wearing a black hoodie and jeans, fled the scene. The incident involved the use of a knife, resulting in a laceration above the victim's eye. Multiple suspects and witnesses were involved, with reports of the group moving locations, changing clothing, and further altercations. Emergency medical services responded, and police tracked the suspects across several locations, ultimately detaining a group for investigation.