After a traffic-related dispute, Thomas E. Schrader, 58, of Oswego, shot  a 34-year-old male also of Oswego, multiple times in the torso Oct. 26 between East 10th and Duer Streets in the city of Oswego.

Upon investigation, Oswego City Police found the two men were not familiar with each other prior to the confrontation. The incident allegedly began as a traffic-related dispute that escalated to a physical altercation on East Utica Street, according to an Oswego City Police Department press release.

Oswego Police did not reveal the name of the victim, but family members of the victim revealed the name to Syracuse. com as Nigel Boone.

Witnesses said the incident began near the intersection of East First Street and East Bridge Street when both men exited their vehicles to engage in a verbal altercation at approximately 1:36 p.m.

Both men then returned to their vehicles, drove to East Utica Street, where they exited their respective vehicles once again and engaged in a physical altercation when Schrader reportedly shot at least four bullets at Boone, striking his torso multiple times. The weapon allegedly used was a .40 caliber handgun and was legally possessed by Schrader.

Oswego Police responded to the scene with the assistance of the Oswego Fire Department, New York State Police, U.S. Border Patrol and Menter ambulance. Boone was transported to Upstate Medical University Hospital in Syracuse, and Schrader was transported to Oswego Hospital for a medical evaluation.

Schrader was arraigned by Judge Jerome Mirabito, who is sitting as the magistrate for Oswego City Court. Schrader was remanded to the Oswego County Correctional Facility, where Schrader faces a return court date Nov. 13 for the charges of attempted murder in the second degree and assault in the first degree.

Boone remains in Upstate Medical University Hospital in stable condition, according to Syracuse.com. as of Tuesday.

Photo provided by  Oswego City Police Department