Mass Shooting In Rochester Leaves 2 Dead & 14 Injured
Following a mass shooting in Rochester, New York early Saturday, near the Rochester Public Market, police say 2 people, a man and a woman between 18 and 22 years old, were left dead, with 14 injured, ages 17 to 23 years old.
While those wounded are expected to recover with non-life-threatening injuries, Acting Police Chief Mark Simmons says authorities are now trying to determine who, and how many people, fired off the dozens of rounds at the backyard gathering.
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Simmons says, “This is truly a tragedy of epic proportions, if you ask me. Sixteen victims is unheard of.” As the investigation continues, no suspects have been arrested. Furthermore, the mass shooting arrives amid angst against the city and police department for the police-involved killing of Daniel Prude, who died in March after Rochester police pinned him to the ground. The bodycam footage was recently released sparking protests and allegations against local leaders; claiming they hid details from the public.
Additionally, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren released a statement: “I’m begging everyone to remain calm and exercise deep restraint as RPD investigates what happened here and seeks those responsible. As soon as additional information is available the police department will provide updates on this matter. Please keep our city in your continual prayers.”
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