Rochester has 2nd homicide in just 48 hours, marks city’s 16th homicide

Rochester police officers responded to a call around 12:50 AM Monday for the reports of a male shooting a gun and the subsequent call for a male shot.

What officers arrived on scene they located Amel seem to be in his 40s, who sustained at least one gunshot wound to the upper body.

The victim who has not been identified yet was pronounced dead on scene. Rochester major crime units investigating this incident.

There was also an unknown gun found near the victim it is undetermined if the gun was legal or illegal.

One suspect is in custody, Shawn Appleberry, a 46-year old male from Rochester, NY. Shawn Appleberry was charged with Murder in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree. Shawn Appleberry will be arraigned in Rochester City Court on March 22, 2022, at 9:30am.

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