One person is dead and at least six others are injured after shots were fired at a large gathering in Rochester, New York, on Sunday evening.
Rochester Police Department Captain Greg Bello told reporters that police responded to Maplewood Park at about 6:20 p.m. on Sunday after receiving reports that shots were fired during a large gathering.
When officers arrived, they discovered multiple people had been shot. While the investigation is still ongoing, Bello said one person was fatally shot while at least six others were suffering from gunshot wounds.
Bello said the six individuals were transported to area hospitals, and at least one of the victims is suffering from life-threatening injuries.
As for the victim who was killed, police only identified the person as an adult in their 20s. No additional information about the victim was provided, as investigators are notifying next of kin and family.
Several law enforcement agencies responded to the crime scene, including the Irondequoit Police, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Rochester Police, and New York State Police.
Police are encouraging anyone with videos or photos of the incident to contact investigators through the Major Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers, rather than posting them to social media. They also ask anyone with information to call 311 or 911.
The incident is still under investigation, and anyone with information is urged to come forward.
Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.
