Three Rochester officers shot responding to domestic call
Rochester, New York police say three officers and a civilian caller were shot late Friday night after responding to a domestic violence report involving an ex‑boyfriend allegedly trying to break into a home on Chili Avenue; the suspect was later killed in a gunfight with officers. One officer is in critical but stable condition after surgery, two others and the caller are in serious or stable condition, and multiple agencies — including the Monroe County District Attorney, the New York Attorney General’s Office and the department’s Professional Standards Section — have opened investigations.
📌 Key Facts
- Officers were dispatched around 10:15 p.m. Friday to a home in the 600 block of Chili Avenue after a man reported his girlfriend’s ex‑boyfriend was trying to break in and might be armed.
- Police say the ex‑boyfriend immediately opened fire on arriving officers and the caller, shooting two officers at close range; the caller, a licensed pistol permit holder, exchanged gunfire with the suspect and was shot multiple times.
- The suspect fled but allegedly shot a third officer at a nearby intersection before officers returned fire and killed him; three officers and the caller were hospitalized, with one officer in critical but stable condition after surgery.
📊 Relevant Data
In 2022, at least 21 law enforcement officers were murdered in the United States while responding to domestic violence-related calls.
The Challenge of Domestic Violence Calls — National Police Association
In New York State in 2021, Black individuals comprised 41% of domestic homicide victims, despite making up approximately 17.6% of the state's population.
Domestic Violence: Recent Trends in New York — New York State Comptroller
In Monroe County, NY, there were 4,521 reports of domestic violence in 2023, with rates in the City of Rochester occurring 2.5 times more often than the state average (excluding NYC).
Data shows domestic violence is getting more violent — Spectrum News
The 19th Ward neighborhood in Rochester, NY, has a population that is 55.1% Black and 33.1% White.
Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in 19th Ward, Rochester, NY — Best Neighborhood
In the 19th Ward neighborhood of Rochester, NY, 42.5% of children live below the federal poverty line.
19th Ward Rochester, NY 14619, Neighborhood Profile — Neighborhood Scout