New York: 2 killed, 14 injured following mass shooting in Rochester

Two people were killed and 14 sustained gun wounds after a mass shooting broke out in New York. According to ABC news, shooting had begun around 12: 25 am (ET) on September 18. As per police, incident took place at a backyard party being held in Rochester area in city.

Elaborating about incident at a press conference, Rochester interim Police Chief Mark Simmons said that it was "truly a trdy of epic proportions. Sixteen victims is unheard of," he added. As per report by authorities, shooting took place in  Pennsylvania Avenue and multiple distress calls were received by officers.

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Life threateninig injuries 

As per preliminary report by local police, one deceased victim is a female d 18-22 and or is a male, also d 18-22. rest 14 surviving victims, all of whom were immediately rushed to hospital, have suffered life-threatening injuries. As of w, names of victims have t been released by authorities.

Simmons furr said that an investigation into case was on and police was currently interrogating witnesses to find out what triggered shooting. He also said that police saw more than 100 people running in panic when y first arrived at scene adding that re was previous complaint on prohibited large social garing. While, city of Rochester has been under massive protests, Simmons denied any link between shooting and demonstrations.

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