Man killed in Ithaca shooting; police investigating
A 45-year-old man Ithaca man was allegedly shot to death early Thursday, the Ithaca Police Department said in a statement.
Police said they responded to a report of gunshots at the intersection of North Plain and West Seneca streets at 3:45 a.m. Thursday.
Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male with apparent gunshot wounds later identified as 45-year-old Ernest Lankford.
The alleged homicide did not appear to be a random act, police said.
Ithaca police were assisted at the scene by the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Police.
The investigation into the incident is active and ongoing, police said.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Ithaca Police Department as soon as possible by calling, police dispatch: 607-272-3245, police administration: 607-272-9973; or police tipline: 607-330-0000. People can also use the anonymous email tip address, cityofithaca.org/ipdtips
This article originally appeared on Ithaca Journal: Man killed in Seneca Street shooting; homicide investigation underway
