Gunfire on Bartlett Street injures woman and teen in separate shootings

Two separate shootings on Bartlett Street Sunday

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred on Sunday, one of which injured a woman in her 60s and the other a 15-year-old boy.

At 3:23 p.m., police responded to Bartlett Street near Jefferson Street for a report of two men shooting at each other. Officers found a woman in her 60s from the city who had been shot while outside.

The investigation revealed that two people were shooting at each other and the victim was caught in the crossfire, being hit in the lower body. She was taken to the hospital where she is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Earlier in the day, at 11:30 a.m., officers responded to Bartlett Street near Seward Street for the report of a person shot. Police found a 15-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital and treated for injuries that were not life-threatening.

There are no suspects in custody for either shooting at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.

The investigations into both shootings are ongoing.

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