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Rochester police standoff on Cedarwood Terrace

By Damon Fletcher,

5 days ago

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A portion of Cedarwood Terrace near Kingston Street in Rochester was reopened after a brief standoff Tuesday.

According to Rochester police, a city official was carrying out an eviction around 3:30 p.m. when an uninvolved person began an argument and showed what appeared to be a firearm.

Police surrounded the house and tried to contact the suspect until they discovered that person was no longer inside.

Investigators say the suspect was identified and charges are likely.

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