Person arrested after gunfire erupts on Avenue A

ROCHESTER, NY — A suspect is in custody after shots were fired on Avenue A near North Clinton Avenue Thursday night.

Rochester police responded around 6 p.m. after receiving a ShotSpotter alert. Police say no homes or people were hit by gunfire, and they have received a description of the suspect’s car.

Officers stopped the car on Lake Avenue just after 7:15 p.m., but say it sped off. RPD later found the car parked behind a house and took what they believe to be the driver into custody. The News10NBC photojournalist saw officers searching the area with a K-9.

Police are asking anyone who can help with the investigation to call 911.