Man shot in Syracuse drive-by testifies after having surgery to remove bullet from head
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. ― Malcolm Johnson limped into court Friday with the support of a cane to testify against two men charged with trying to kill him.