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Shooter sentenced in Wellington Avenue murder
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man was found guilty of murder Friday for a 2022 drive-by shooting on Wellington Avenue. Marlon Williams, 35, was convicted on second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapons charges. Prosecutors said he was driving on July 15, 2022 when he saw Shaquan Parker and shot him twice […]
Weather Forecast: Heavy rain overnight into a damp Sunday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — While this was the kind of Saturday you usually can only hope for just as the leaves are starting to really change across the region. Hopefully you got outside and enjoyed the seasonable weather, and blue skies. Because as we head overnight, clouds fill in and on early Sunday morning, it […]
Benucci’s Restaurant to close after 30 years in business
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – After 30-years in business, Benucci’s Restaurant on Monroe Avenue will be closing its doors, the business announced in a Facebook post. The closure follows owner Rhonda Stamatis and Chef and General Manager George Stamatis decision to retire. “We will never forget the outpouring of support for the restaurant and the words […]
Lockdown lifted at School Without Walls in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The School Without Walls in Rochester was briefly put on lockdown Friday due to what police called a “disturbance” involving a teenager. Officers were called to the school on Broadway near Alexander Street around 12:30 p.m. Police said they found a teenager who “appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis.” […]
'Real Murders Of Atlanta' Explores Death Of African Immigrant
True crime lovers, we’ve got an exclusive clip from Saturday’s upcoming episode of The Real Murders Of Atlanta. Have you been watching the latest season of The Real Murders of Atlanta? The show explores some of Atlanta’s most gripping murder cases. From the untimely passing of world champion boxer, Vernon Forrest, to horrific killings of beloved community members that rocked the friends and families left behind.
Fire crews respond to industrial building on Humboldt Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Fire crews are responding to an industrial building Humboldt Street. Crews can be seen rolling out hose down the driveway leading up to the back of the building. Members of News 8 are on the scene and are working to learn more. There are no visible flames at this time. This […]
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