A Rochester police officer was killed and another injured after a gunman opened fire on them Thursday night, according to a report.
Officers were on patrol around 9:15 p.m. when they were approached by the suspect, who also struck a nearby woman when he fired his weapon, WROC reported, citing police.
“They were doing their job as police officers, and at least one male approached them and opened fire,” said Rochester Police Lt. Gregory Bello, a department spokesman.
The two officers, one of whom was in critical condition, were hospitalized. The seriously injured policeman could not be saved and died in hospital, sources told WROC.
The condition of the surviving officer was not immediately clear, and the woman reportedly suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
“Our police officers are sacrificing their lives for us every day,” Rochester Mayor Malik Evans said after the shooting, according to WROC.
“They do their jobs in dangerous conditions as we go about our daily lives and we owe them a huge debt of gratitude. I pray for the comfort of the officers who were shot tonight, and for their families, friends and all of their fellow first responders.”
No arrests were reported and police did not immediately provide a detailed description of the suspect.