Rochester, New York – A violent shooting incident left one person dead and six others injured at Maplewood Park on Sunday evening. Authorities in Rochester responded to reports of shots being fired during a large gathering at around 6:20 p.m.
Upon arrival, police found multiple victims with gunshot wounds, prompting a chaotic scene as the assailants fled the area. The victims, including a 20-year-old who tragically lost his life, were attended to by emergency services. One person remains in critical condition, while five others are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Law enforcement agencies from various jurisdictions, such as the Irondequoit Police, Monroe County Sheriffs, Rochester Police, and New York State Police, swiftly responded to the shooting. As the investigation continues, authorities are actively pursuing leads in the case, with no suspects currently in custody.
The identity of the deceased victim has not been released pending family notification. Some victims were transported to the hospital in private vehicles, while others were taken by ambulance for urgent medical care.
Footage captured by a park guest captured the terrifying moment when gunshots rang out in the park. Witnesses described the harrowing experience as individuals scrambled for safety amid the gunfire.
In a separate incident earlier in the day, Rochester police reported another fatal shooting at a residence. Officers responded to the scene in the early hours of the morning and discovered a man in his 30s suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The investigation into this separate incident is ongoing, with authorities looking into possible connections to drug-related activities at the location.