Two Binghamton Men Charged in Connection with City Shooting

Two Binghamton men have been arrested by police investigating a shooting at a city home.

A 25-year-old man was shot multiple times in the incident at 10 Amsbry Street on the North Side.

The shooting occurred shortly before 5 a.m. Thursday.

When they officers arrived at the single-family home they found the man who had been shot in the back and an arm. He was taken to Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City for treatment of his injuries.

Detectives said two people had entered the residence in an effort to rob the occupants.

There was a struggle during the incident resulting in the man being shot. The name of the injured man was not released by police.

Authorities did not say whether other people were inside the home during the robbery attempt.

Police announced Friday afternoon that 44-year-old James Agron Sr. of Binghamton and 47-year-old Robert Swartz of Binghamton had been arrested in connection with the shooting.

Agron and Swartz have been charged with first-degree burglary. They are being held at Broome County Jail in the town of Dickinson.

People with information about the shooting may contact the Binghamton police detective bureau at (607) 772-7080.

WNBF NEWS VIDEO: Binghamton police at 10 Amsbry Street on July 31, 2025.

This story was updated with information about the arrest of two suspects in connection with the incident.

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