State Police Offer More Details on Elmer Hill Road Homicide

New York State Police are releasing more details on an early morning homicide in the outer district of Rome on Elmer Hill Road Friday. Troopers say they are currently actively investigating the incident into Saturday, according to release by NYSP.

Here's what we know.

Trooper say at approximately 4:33 a.m. on Friday, state police was dispatched to a residence on Elmer Hill Road for a report of a possible assault. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

Troopers now say the victim is identified as 56-year-old Mark A. Capparelli of Rome, NY, who was transported to Wynn Hospital in Utica, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

State Police are asking anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact New York State Police at (315) 366-6000.

The investigation remains ongoing and being conducted by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Here is the original Press Release from State Police:

On May 10, 2025, at 4:33 a.m., State Police were dispatched to a residence on Elmer Hill Road in the outer District of Rome for a possible assault.

The case is currently being investigated by the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation.

Due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, no further information will be released at this time.

This is an isolated incident and there is no threat to public safety.

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Source: State Police Offer More Details on Elmer Hill Road Homicide

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