A tragic mass shooting at Maplewood Park in Rochester, New York, on Sunday evening left one person dead and six others injured. The incident occurred around 6:20 pm local time during a large gathering at the park.

According to the Rochester Police Department, the deceased victim was a person in their 20s. Another individual remains in life-threatening condition, while five others sustained minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

Witnesses described a chaotic scene as shots rang out, sending the crowd into a panic. A video shared on social media captured the moment the gunfire erupted, illustrating the heavy barrage of shots that caused people to flee in terror.

The police have not yet disclosed details about the victims or the number of suspects involved in the shooting. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Irondequoit Police, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, Rochester Police, and New York State Police, responded to the scene.

Rochester Police confirmed that a party was taking place in the area at the time of the shooting. Mayor Malik Evans and Police Chief David M. Smith addressed the media, stating that authorities are working diligently to gather information from witnesses.

“At this point, we don’t know how many people were shooting,” said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. “We are trying to work our way through as many witnesses as we can.”

No arrests have been made so far, and authorities are urging anyone with information or video footage of the incident to contact 911. The investigation is ongoing.

This tragic event underscores the ongoing issue of gun violence and the urgent need for community cooperation in resolving such incidents. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this difficult time.