2 men arrested in connection to burglary/attempted homicide in Herkimer

The Herkimer Police Department made two arrests in connection with an attempted homicide last November, according to a statement released Tuesday.

The arrests stem from a shooting at 200 Prospect St. at about 10:30 p.m. Nov. 27. Officers were directed to an apartment where a victim was found with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

The victim was transported to a local hospital and underwent emergency surgery.

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Following an investigation, Herkimer police said they arrested Tyler Kuntzsch, 32, of Fort Plain and Sabri Spencer, 18, of Ilion.

Kuntzsch is charged with second-degree burglary and first-degree assault. He was arraigned and sent to the Herkimer County Correctional Facility on $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond.

Spencer was charged with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree burglary and reckless endangerment. He was arraigned and sent to the Herkimer County Correctional Facility on $250,000 cash bail or $500,000 bond.

Herkimer police were assisted by the Herkimer County District Attorney’s Office, Ilion Police Department and Fort Plain Police Department.

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