Last updated on August 29th, 2024 at 06:42 am
ROCHESTER – One person is dead and six people are injured after a mass shooting in Rochester’s Maplewood Park today, according to various reports from local media.
Incident Details Rochester Police Department Captain Greg Bello told reporters in a news conference that officers responded to Maplewood Park just before 6:20 PM Sunday night, after reports of shots being fired during a large gathering. When they arrived, police found several people suffering from gunshot wounds and saw hundreds of people running from the scene.
Casualties and Injuries Police reported that a 20-year-old man died of his injuries, another is in critical condition and five others have been hospitalized with injuries described as minor. Throughout the night, some victims were taken to the hospital in private vehicles while others were transported by ambulance.
Investigation and Response The name of the dead victim is yet to be identified. Investigations by the police are still on, and identification of suspects and motives is under process.
Conclusion The shooting incident at Maplewood Park has sent shockwaves into the hearts of the community of Rochester while the authorities work to find out more details to keep the public safe.