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Rochester Officers Wounded, Suspect Killed in Domestic Violence Incident

12/20/2025

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Three Rochester police officers were wounded and a suspect was killed during a domestic violence response in Rochester, New York, on December 19, 2025.
Rochester Police Chief David Smith said multiple shots were fired after officers arrived at the scene.
The injured officers were hospitalized.
Their conditions remain undisclosed.
Authorities have not released further details about the suspect or the circumstances.

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Story summary

Three Rochester police officers were wounded and a suspect was killed during a domestic violence response in Rochester, New York, on December 19, 2025.
Rochester Police Chief David Smith said multiple shots were fired after officers arrived at the scene.
The injured officers were hospitalized.
Their conditions remain undisclosed.
Authorities have not released further details about the suspect or the circumstances.