Police in Rochester, New York, are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning, leaving one woman dead and two others injured. The incident took place as a crowd that had gathered for a Puerto Rican festival began to disperse.
According to Rochester Police Chief David Smith, a large crowd had gathered and was blocking North Clinton Avenue around 10:30 p.m. Friday. Gunshots were heard around 12:25 a.m. Saturday. By the time officers arrived on the scene, an unidentified woman had died from her injuries.
Three other individuals sustained injuries that are not considered life-threatening. A man in his 20s, a woman in her 30s, and a man in his 40s were wounded in the incident, Smith confirmed. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and police are actively seeking suspects.
The city's Puerto Rican festival is an annual event that typically draws an estimated 25,000 attendees over the weekend and features concerts, art showcases, and educational activities.