Rochester Police continue their investigation of a multiple shooting that happened on Tuesday night, killing one man and injuring four others.
Police were called to a house on Illinois St. and said they found a chaotic scene when they got there, with evidence that 20 gunshots had been fired by multiple weapons.
While officers were trying to secure the scene, they said that five individuals arrived at local hospitals; four of them taken by private vehicle to Rochester General, and one person taken to Strong Memorial, transported by ambulance.
One man, the individual who died from his wounds, has been identified as 24-year-old Jahkeem Douglas. He had been dropped off at RGH, and he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
The other men injured are ages 19, 20, 22 and 30. Their names have not been released.
While the investigation is continuing, police did say that the location on Illinois St. was being rented for the evening to make a rap video and also to commemorate a murder victim from several years ago.
Police say there were anywhere from 20 to 30 people inside the house when shots were fired by individuals inside the residence.
At a news conference on Wednesday, Mayor Malike Evans said this is another example of people having arguments and disputes that escalate and lead to someone’s death.
“We are losing too many young men in this community over foolishness,” Evans said, calling the shooting, “totally preventable, totally unnecessary, totally senseless and total nonsense.”
City officials are reminding residents who rent out their home that they are responsible for what happens at that residence.
Police are also asking anyone with information to call 911 or CrimeStoppers at 585-423-9300.
