Published 10:13 IST, July 29th 2024

New York Shooting: 1 Killed, 6 Injured in Rochester's Maplewood Park Gunfire

At least one person was killed and six others were injured when gunfire erupted in a park in Rochester, New York, on Sunday

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One person killed and six others were injured when gunfire erupted in a park in Rochester, New York | Image: AP
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New York: At least one person was killed and six others were injured in a mass shooting incident that occurred in a park in Rochester, New York, on Sunday, according to media reports.

Upon receiving the information, the police reached Maplewood Park around 6:20 p.m. (local time). The person who lost his life was identified as a man in his 20s, while those who were injured were rushed to the hospital.

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A video of the incident went viral on social media showing the shooting at the large gathering in Maplewood Park, Rochester in New York City triggering panic among people.

Rochester Police in a press conference on the incident said that they are currently investigating who was responsible for the incident.

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“We currently don't know how many people were involved in the shooting. We are working to gather information and interview as many witnesses as possible” said Rochester Police.

This is a developing story, further details are awaited. 

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07:20 IST, July 29th 2024