Two Rochester Police Officers were shot in the line of duty Thursday night. Sources say the officers were working undercover around 9:15 p.m. and were ambushed while staking out possible homicide suspects. One of the officers was able to return fire. One officer has died.
Statement from Rochester Mayor Malik Evans:
Tonight, there were two Rochester Police officers shot; one is critically wounded. We are sending our strongest prayers that he survives his injuries.
The tragic gun violence in Rochester must come to an end. Today, we declared a gun violence emergency in our community and this shooting is proof that we are indeed, in an emergency.
Our police officers are out there sacrificing their lives for us every day. They perform their jobs in dangerous conditions as we go about our daily lives and we owe them a great debt of gratitude.
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