A tragic mass shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester, New York, left one person dead and six others injured on Sunday evening, prompting an urgent search for the shooter. The incident unfolded around 6:20 p.m., with Rochester police responding to reports of a large gathering and gunfire.
Upon arrival, officers encountered a chaotic scene with multiple individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Police confirmed a 20-year-old victim has died, one person remains in critical condition, and five others were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Some victims were transported to the hospital by private vehicles, while others were taken by ambulance.
Several law enforcement agencies, including the Irondequoit Police, Monroe County Sheriffs, Rochester Police, and New York State Police, responded to the scene. Authorities are still investigating the incident and have not yet made any arrests.
Earlier in the day, Rochester police also reported an unrelated shooting at a residence, resulting in the death of a man in his 30s. The investigation into this separate incident is ongoing, with indications that it may be linked to drug activity at the location.
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