A male believed to be around 18 years old was found shot to death inside a stolen car in Rochester early Tuesday morning. The police are investigating the circumstances of the shooting and the auto theft.
Rochester police were called to Laser Street and Joseph Avenue around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, where they found a stolen Hyundai crashed into a pole. The male behind the wheel had been shot at least once and was the only one inside the car. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The car was stolen from Portland Avenue about two hours earlier, and the owner of the car was sleeping and unaware it had been stolen until police awoke her with a knock on her door.
The police have not yet identified any suspects and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Tips can be emailed to majorcrimes@cityofrochester.gov or called in to 911, Crime Stoppers at 423-9300, or the Rochester Police Department Major Crimes Unit at 428-7157.
The incident has left the community in shock, and many are calling for an end to the gun violence that has plagued the city in recent years. Rochester has seen a surge in shootings and homicides, with 2022 being the deadliest year on record. The police have been working to address the issue, but many residents feel that more needs to be done to keep the community safe.
As the investigation continues, the family and friends of the victim are left to mourn their loss and wonder what could have been done to prevent this tragedy.