Rochester police patrol car shot multiple times during traffic stop

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One person was arrested Thursday after an RPD patrol car was shot multiple times during a traffic stop.

According to investigators, the marked car was stopped on Grape Street at Smith Street with its lights on when it was shot at least twice around 3:10 p.m. The officer inside was not injured.

“It was obviously a police officer in the middle of a traffic stop,” RPD Captain Greg Bello said.

Police closed the area to traffic and called in a helicopter to search for a suspect. Investigators said one suspect was taken into custody, and a handgun was found.

The investigation is ongoing.

Statement from Rochester Mayor Malik Evans

I thank God that no one was injured, or worse, in the shooting incident that targeted a Rochester Police Department Traffic Enforcement Officer today. This senseless act of violence is a stark reminder of the risks our police officers face every day as they work to keep our city safe.

Make no mistake – even though no one was injured, this was an act of violence of the highest order, a truly selfish and cowardly act. I am grateful the suspect was apprehended, thanks to the coordinated efforts of the RPD and our partners in law enforcement at Monroe County and New York State.

We must remain vigilant as a community and continue to work together to fight gun violence, and I remain committed to using every available resource to help prevent incidents like this in our city.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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