One person died and six others got injured following a mass shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester, New York, on Sunday. The shooting occurred around 6:20 pm (local time), during a large gathering in the park.
The deceased victim was in their 20s, while another person was in life-threatening condition, said police in the city of Rochester. It is about 547 kilometers northwest of Manhattan.
BREAKING: MASS SHOOTING AT MAPLEWOOD PARK IN ROCHESTER, NY LEAVES MULTIPLE INJURED AND ONE DEADA mass shooting occurred at Maplewood Park in Rochester, New York, where hundreds had gathered for an event.
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According to the New York Post, the remaining five victims suffered minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
A video shared on social media captured the chaotic scene as shots rang out. Witnesses reported a heavy barrage of gunfire that sent the crowd fleeing in panic. Police have not yet released details about the victims or the number of suspects involved in the shooting.
Several police agencies responded to the park including the Irondequoit Police, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Rochester Police and New York State Police. Rochester police did confirm a party was happening in the area at the time of the shooting.
“At this point we don’t know how many people were shooting,” Bello said. “We are trying to work our way through as many witnesses as we can.” So far, no arrests have been made, and authorities are asking anyone with information or video footage of the incident to contact 911. The investigation is ongoing.
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