RPD: Son shoots and kills mother at nursing home, then kills himself

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Police say a son shot and killed his mother at a nursing home, then shot and killed himself.

It happened on Sunday around 7:35 a.m. at The Pearl nursing home on Portland Avenue. Both the son, 70-year-old Robert Abert, and the mother, 94-year-old Florence Abert, died at the scene.

The Pearl says it’s working with RPD on the investigation into the murder-suicide. Here is the full statement:

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the resident directly impacted by yesterday’s event. We would like to take this moment to express our gratitude to the members of the Rochester Police Department for their prompt response to the facility to protect our residents, staff and any family members that were visiting. At this time, the facility is cooperating with the subsequent investigation being conducted by the RPD.”

Florence Abert had only been at the facility for a few weeks. The staff responded immediately. RPD says there was no risk to anyone else at the nursing home or the public.

RPD is asking anyone with information to call 911, the major crimes section at (585) 428-7157, crime stoppers at (585) 423-9300, or e-mail MajorCrimes@cityofrochester.gov.