Rochester Police Investigate Stabbing on Second Street
A 49-year-old man was hospitalized after suffering multiple stab wounds early Wednesday morning.
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In Rochester, violence news means homicides, shootings, assaults, investigations and the community response to public safety incidents. Reporting follows these events as they arise across the city.
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October 26, 2026
Police Investigate Shooting on Rochester Park AvenueA 22-year-old man remains in the hospital after suffering a gunshot wound during an early morning argument.
October 23, 2026
Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Tire Shop ShootingTyree Washington admits to assault and weapon possession after a June 19 shooting incident in Rochester.
October 21, 2026
Rochester Police Arrest Suspect for Jay Street ShootingA 25-year-old man faces attempted murder charges following a shooting that injured a victim in his 30s.
October 15, 2026
Rochester Police Identify Victim of Fatal ShootingAuthorities are investigating the death of 35-year-old Brandon Davis following a shooting on Webster Avenue.
October 9, 2026
Man and Dog Shot in Rochester IncidentA 47-year-old man was hospitalized following a shooting at a Rochester intersection on Wednesday morning.
October 9, 2026
Teenager Injured in Rochester ShootingAn eighteen-year-old male is expected to survive after a late-night shooting on Rugby Avenue.
October 1, 2026
Rochester Police Arrested Suspect in Teen's HomicideAuthorities apprehended 19-year-old Daequan Brown following the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Zah'Nia Barr.
September 26, 2026
Rochester Shooting Numbers Have DroppedThe city recently reported its lowest level of local shootings in several years.
September 21, 2026
Monroe County Jury Convicted Man of MurderEdison Estremera-Cohen was found guilty of murder and robbery following a Rochester shootout.
September 21, 2026
Rochester Man Arrested After Canal Street ShootingPolice took 19-year-old Suh'cehs Kinder into custody following a domestic-related shooting on Canal Street.
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