One person was killed and at least six others were injured following a mass shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester, New York, on Sunday evening (local time).
Rochester police responded to the scene around 6:20 pm following reports of gunfire at a large gathering. Officers discovered several individuals suffering from gunshot wounds.
A 20-year-old person was pronounced dead at the scene, while another person sustained life-threatening injuries.Five additional victims were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to Capt. Greg Bello.
The identity of the deceased has not been released pending notification of family, Bello confirmed.

The shooting prompted a significant response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Irondequoit Police, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Rochester Police, and New York State Police. Police confirmed that a party was taking place at the park at the time of the incident, but the exact circumstances leading to the violence remain unclear.
“We do not yet know how many people were involved in the shooting,” Bello was quoted as saying. “We are currently working through witness accounts to piece together what happened.”
As of now, no suspects have been taken into custody. Authorities are urging anyone with video footage of the incident or additional information to contact Major Crimes, Crime Stoppers, or call 311 or 911.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and police are appealing to the public for any assistance in resolving this tragic event. Rochester, located approximately 340 miles northwest of Manhattan, remains on edge as authorities work to address the violence.