UPDATE: One person is dead following a shooting in southeast Rochester on January 25, 2026. The Rochester Police Department confirmed the incident occurred at approximately 9:35 p.m. near the intersection of Marion Road and Eastwood Road Southeast, leading to a swift police response.
Officers found a man with a gunshot wound lying on the ground in the 1200 block of Marion Road Southeast. He was promptly transported to Mayo Clinic Hospital-Saint Marys, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.
Just minutes after the shooting, authorities received reports of a suspect breaking into a home located on the 2700 block of Marion Road Southeast. The suspect, known to the residents, was identified as the individual connected to the earlier shooting. He was taken into custody without further incident.
Police confirmed that the victim and suspect were related, adding a layer of tragic complexity to this developing story. The motives behind the shooting remain unclear as the investigation continues.
This incident raises urgent concerns about safety in Rochester and has the community on edge. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they piece together the events that led to this devastating outcome.
As the investigation unfolds, residents are advised to stay alert and report any suspicious activity in the area. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
