***UPDATE***
On 09/19/2024, at 2:07 PM, deputies located the suspect and took him into custody without incident. The suspect was identified as Yair Elver Perez-Raymundo, age 19, of 139 N. Lansing School Road, Town of Lansing. The person who had left the scene with him before police arrival was also located and found to be unharmed.
Perez-Raymundo is currently charged with Reckless Endangerment 2nd and Menacing 2nd, Class A Misdemeanors. He is being held at the Tompkins County Jail until he can be arraigned in CAP Court later this evening.
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On 09/19/24, at about 12:11 AM, the Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots-fired incident at a private residence on N. Lansing School Road in the Town of Lansing.
It was reported that there was a dispute among the three residents and that one of the residents had made threats with and fired a long gun. Responding deputies quickly located the resident who had called 911 after fleeing from the home to escape. While in the area, deputies heard additional gunshots. Upon a search of the residences, the suspect was not located, but the involved firearm was located, and the suspect was known to possess no other weapons. The suspect and the other resident were believed to have fled into the heavily wooded area surrounding the residence.
A Siren Alert was put out to those in the immediate area.
The Ithaca Police Department and the New York State Police assisted in conducting an extensive search of the residence and surrounding area. This included the use of Tompkins-Ithaca SRT and a New York State Police helicopter.
As the search progressed, the Sheriff’s Office in consultation with the Lansing School District, a decision was made to delay school for two hours to continue the search while preventing students in the area from being exposed to police activity while awaiting bus pick-up.
We understand the impact that police activity and school delays may have regarding student concerns for safety. According to Superintendent Pettograsso, school counselors will be readily available for students.
Although not yet located, the suspect has been identified and deputies will remain in the area throughout the day. Charges are pending.
