Surveillance video has helped Syracuse police find three suspects from the Rye Day shooting that ended with one teenager dead and eight injured.

“This is a really important step in finding justice for Chariel Osorio who was laid to rest yesterday,” said Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh. “We’re not done.”

What You Need To Know


  • Three arrests have been made in the Rye Day shooting that occurred in Syracuse on June 20

  • Other suspects are still being searched for, and officials believe rival gangs knowingly staged the shootout 

  • Health experts are now concerned about a possible COVID outbreak linked to the party

  • Several confirmed cases trace back to the event

Investigators are still searching for the other individuals who shot into a crowd of about 500 people at Performance Park on the Near Westside.

Police say Handsome Rice, 18, and Devar Williams, 20 are charged with second-degree murder, and Eric Williams, 36, is charged with second-degree attempted murder.

All three are charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Court documents say rival gangs knowingly staged this shootout at the party.

Rice is allegedly part of the “110” Gang.

“We cannot accept this level of violence in our community,” said Walsh. “Syracuse Police Department has a number of ways in which they deal with violent offenders and gang members. They have proactive details.”

Walsh says community partners and programs also help reduce crime, and they’re always looking for new resources.

But, now officials are facing another challenge – COVID-19.

“We now have several cases confirmed of individuals who attended the Rye Day party,” said Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon. “The individuals developed symptoms two days after being at the party. They could have been infectious at the party.”

County health officials are notifying people who may have been affected.

They’re asking those who attended to get tested and monitor themselves for symptoms until Saturday.

“When you have hundreds and hundreds of people together, you’re breaking the law and there’s risk with that,” said McMahon. “Now from this event, we’ve seen multiple bad outcomes.”

Officials remind residents there's a limit of 50 people allowed at gatherings. 

Officers will inform first, and then take action if crowds don't disperse.​