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A Monroe County jury convicted Eliezar Ortiz Jr., 27, in the May 2024 shooting that injured two adults and led to the loss of an unborn child. Prosecutors say Ortiz opened fire at a Greece home in retaliation for a school dispute involving the victim’s son. He was found guilty of attempted murder, assault, and […]
Phoenix Ikner, 20, used his mother’s former service weapon to open fire at FSU, killing two and injuring six. Authorities shot and wounded Ikner at the scene. The shooter, a longtime member of the sheriff’s youth program, reportedly accessed the weapon from home. The motive remains unclear. Ikner was shot by police and remains hospitalized. […]
A suspect is in custody following a shooting at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon that left four male students injured. Three were shot and one sustained a lower-body injury. Their ages range from 15 to 18, and while some injuries were serious, none were life-threatening. Authorities have not yet released details […]
Rochester teen was charged in connection to a mass shooting over the summer at MLK Park. Reports say the 16-year-old was originally arrested back in July for possession of a loaded Glock handgun, during a further investigation RPD was able to find that gun was the same one used at the MLK Park shooting. Teen […]
This weekend the city announced there will be an age restriction to be in the East ave East End area for people to be 21 and older due to recent incidents involving gun fire during the nightlight hours. RPD says the age restriction decision falls in line with state’s Gun Violence Emergency RPD said more […]
Governor Kathy Hochul delivered a public safety update in Rochester, focusing on efforts to combat crime in the city. While she highlighted significant progress in reducing crime in 2024—including a 40% drop in shootings and a 58% decrease in car thefts—recent violent incidents have raised concerns. Hochul referenced a series of tragedies, including a homicide […]
When the Surgeon General declares gun violence a public health crisis, it signifies a major shift in national approach, emphasizing the issue’s impact on public health. This declaration can mobilize government agencies, healthcare providers, and communities to prioritize and address gun violence more vigorously. Here’s what such a declaration entails: Awareness and Mobilization: It raises […]
Quavo is looking to give back to his local Atlanta community through The Rocket Foundation. Huncho announced the launch of the Spark Grants initiative on Wednesday (March 20), which will award 10 different organizations with $10,000 to help minimize gun violence and spread awareness around the ATL. The grants will be handed out to recipients on June 18, […]
A convenience store located in downtown Rochester on St Paul street was forced to close by the city of Rochester. Reports say the store was closed because the City and RPD believes it’s a big contributor to the problems in that area next to the RTS bus terminal. 2 men were shot in that same […]
The ROC Against Gun Violence Coalition seeks to end gun violence in Rochester by bringing attention to the causes and effects of gun violence and promoting quality of life in Rochester’s neighborhoods. The Coalition is made up of community partners and stakeholders who are already working to end gun violence using three unified tools: to […]
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