The person at the center of this case
Aliza Spencer, 12 years old
Cold Case · Open
4 years waiting · since 2022
ALIZA SPENCER
Justice for Aliza Spencer, 12 years old — the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who fired the fatal shot? Was this a targeted attack or random violence?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any eyewitnesses to the shooting besides the father and brother who were present?
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evidence
Lead #3What forensic evidence was recovered from the crime scene that could identify the shooter?
On April 21, 2022, 12-year-old Aliza Spencer was struck in the chest by a bullet while walking on the sidewalk with her father and brother near her home on Bigelow Street in Binghamton, New York, and later died at the hospital. The shooter remains unidentified, and investigators have not yet determined a clear motive for this tragic act. The FBI and Binghamton Police Department are actively seeking information from the public, offering a $50,000 reward for details leading to the identification and conviction of the person or persons responsible.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (Albany Field Office) and Binghamton Police Department
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Why was a 12-year-old child targeted? What was the motive behind this murder?
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contact
Lead #5Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or Binghamton Police Detective Bureau at (607) 772-7080.
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Source Narrative
Murder Victim Binghamton, New York April 21, 2022 The Federal Bureau of Investigation in Albany, New York, and the Binghamton Police Department are seeking information regarding the death of 12-year-old Aliza Spencer. On April 21, 2022, Aliza was struck in the chest by a bullet while walking on the sidewalk with her father and brother near their home on Bigelow Street in the city of Binghamton, New York.
She later died at the hospital. Information is being sought that would lead to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for her murder.
Timeline of Events
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2022-04-21
Aliza Spencer Shot
12-year-old Aliza Spencer was struck in the chest by a bullet while walking on the sidewalk with her father and brother near their home on Bigelow Street in Binghamton, New York.
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2022-04-21
Death at Hospital
Aliza Spencer died at the hospital following the shooting.
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Case Information
Incident:April 21, 2022
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:April 21, 2022
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Up to $50,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case