Rochester police officer shot dead, second officer injured by gunman

A Rochester police officer was killed and one other injured after a gunman opened fireplace on them Thursday night time, a report stated.

The officers have been on patrol round 9:15 p.m. after they have been approached by the suspect, who additionally struck a close-by lady when he fired his gun, WROC reported, citing police.

“They have been doing their jobs as law enforcement officials, and no less than one male approached them and opened fireplace on them,” stated Rochester Police Lt. Gregory Bello, a division spokesman.

Each officers — one in every of whom was in essential situation — have been hospitalized. The critically wounded cop couldn’t be saved and died within the hospital, sources informed WROC.

The situation of the surviving officer was not instantly clear and the lady reportedly suffered non-life threatening accidents.

“Our law enforcement officials are on the market sacrificing their lives for us day-after-day,” Rochester Mayor Malik Evans stated after the capturing, in keeping with WROC.

“They carry out their jobs in harmful circumstances as we go about our every day lives and we owe them a fantastic debt of gratitude. I pray for the consolation of the officers shot tonight, and for his or her households, associates, and all of their fellow first responders.”

No arrests have been reported and police didn't instantly present an in depth suspect description.

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