No One Criminally Responsible In Main Street Armory Stampede

No one will be held criminally responsible after three women died in a stampede at a concert at the Main Street Armory on March 5.

The City of Rochester made the announcement Monday, nearly two months after Rhondesia Belton, 33, of Buffalo; Aisha Haskins-Stephens, 35, of Syracuse; and Brandy Miller, 35, of Rochester died during a GloRilla concert. They were trampled when the crowd rushed to escape after someone thought they heard gunshots.

Three days later, the City of Rochester revoked the venue’s entertainment license. It is still revoked.

In a statement, the City says,

“Law Department, Police and Fire Departments, Department of Neighborhood and Business Development and Code Enforcement teams conducted an extensive investigation over several weeks. The teams completed numerous interviews and comprehensive inspections, and compiled the information for consideration by the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office.  Based on the information and evidence, both the RPD and DA’s Office determined that there is no basis for criminal charges in this case. In light of the tragedy at the Armory, the City is reviewing its entertainment licensing procedures to identify and implement additional conditions that would increase safety and security for entertainment patrons in Rochester.”

Source:  WHEC-TV