ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester police are searching for the person who shot a convenience store employee at a South Plymouth Mini Mart near Columbia Avenue Friday night.

News10NBC spoke with a neighbor who works near the mini mart and asked to remain anonymous. They say they’re frustrated with the lack of police attention in the area, and aren’t surprised that this shooting happened.

“I knew that it would happen sooner or later. But I was just very sad for that person and this family. They’re there, they’re trying to make a living. It’s just it’s just sad. Very sad. And it’s just… It’s unfortunate,” the neighbor said.

The neighbor says they’re feeling scared, not only for the life of the 28-year-old employee who was shot, but also scared for those living in the community.

Police say the employee is expected to survive. If you have any information related to this shooting, they urge you to call 911.

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