- Two Police officers were shot by a suspect in Rochester, New York.
- They were on duty in the northeast of the city on Thursday evening.
- A suspect attempted to attack Zeldin, a congressman and contender for governor of New York.
Two Police officers were shot by a suspect in Rochester, New York, while they were on duty in the northeast of the city on Thursday evening, one of whom passed away and the other of whom was hurt.
According to WHAM-TV, Rochester Mayor Malik Evans remarked, “This is a tragedy for our city.” “Rochester, please pray for these officers and their loved ones. Every day they risk their lives by going outside.
And while some individuals choose to watch from the sidelines, these men are actively working to keep our neighbourhood safe. We kindly ask for prayers for these policemen, their families, the Rochester Police Department, and the whole community.”
According to the publication Democrat & Chronicle, a woman was also shot. Both her condition and the officer who is still alive are unknown. The shooting’s specifics remain a secret.
The City of Utica, New York Police Department posted on Facebook, “Our sympathies are with the family and fellow officers of the Rochester Police Department after the loss of one of their own this evening in a senseless shooting.” We pray for the second cop who was shot in the same incident to recover quickly and be in good health.
Terrible news out of Rochester tonight where one @RochesterNYPD officer was shot and killed, and another officer was also shot and is now in the hospital. Prayers up for these officers, their families, and the Rochester community. We must do more to back the blue.🙏
— Lee Zeldin (@leezeldin) July 22, 2022
There has been an increase in gun violence in Rochester. The day after the officers were shot, Rochester’s Democratic mayor announced a state of emergency due to the gun violence, according to WHAM.
According to the station, 202 people have been shot and 41 have died in the city this year, with weapons being used in 82 percent of homicides.
Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York tweeted, “Terrible news out of Rochester tonight where one @RochesterNYPD officer was shot and murdered, and another officer was also shot and is presently in the hospital.”
“We send up prayers for these officers, their loved ones, and the Rochester neighbourhood. We need to support the blue more.”
A suspect attempted to attack Zeldin, a congressman and contender for governor of New York, when he was speaking on stage at a campaign event in Perinton, New York, just hours before to his tweet.
David G. Jakubonis, the suspect, was accused of felony attempted second-degree assault. According to the Monroe County Sheriff, Jakubonis was freed on his own recognisance.
Jakubonis’ release was foreseen by Zeldin on Twitter, who stated: “The attacker will probably be quickly released under NY’s laws.”
The assault on Zeldin was attempted, but no one was seriously hurt.
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