Rochester Police Fatally Shoot Man After Armed Encounter in 19th Ward

In Rochester, New York, a man in his 30s was fatally shot by police officers after he allegedly pulled out a handgun and refused to drop it during a confrontation on Ernestine Street near Thurston Road. The incident followed multiple reports of the man acting suspiciously, including attempts to break into cars and erratic behavior. Two officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation by the New York State Attorney General’s Office, a standard procedure in officer-involved shootings. Police confirmed that medical aid was rendered immediately, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene, and no officers were injured. Authorities dispelled rumors involving children and continue to review body-worn camera footage and witness statements to clarify the events. The investigation remains ongoing, with police urging anyone with information or footage to come forward.