UPDATE: Monday-6:00 a.m.
The search continues for a suspect in the shooting and wounded of an RPD officer over the weekend. 36 year old Jeremy Nash was shot late Saturday night on the northeast side, while responding to an unrelated call.
Chief Michael Ciminelli has said Nash was shot "near his face" but did not provide additional details about the injury. Nash remains in stable condition at Rochester General Hospital.
On Sunday police say they used a search warrant at house at 997 North Street, and recovered a small caliber rifle. But they say that gun is unrelated to the shooting of the officer
UPDATE: as of 9:20 a.m. Sunday
During a 9am media briefing, RPD Chief Michael Ciminelli said that the ‘tactical’ part of the overnight investigation has ended, but a portion of North St. remained closed on Sunday morning.
He did not release any more details on the type of wounds Officer Nash suffered, but said Nash is in good spirits considering the circumstances.
Ciminelli thanked the many people in the Rochester area who have expressed thoughts of concern for the injured officer, and also praised the cooperation of people in that neighborhood that police interviewed.
The chief also says a number of law enforcement agencies have been helping with the investigation. He says Nash was on his way to an unrelated call when he was shot.
There is no word yet of any suspects. Ciminelli says there is the possibility that Officer Nash was targeted.
Here's video from the chief's 9am news conference: (courtesy of RPD's Facebook page:
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A Rochester Police Officer was shot and wounded late Saturday night. It happened on North Street.
Police Chief Michael Ciminelli says the officer, now identified as 36 year old Jeremy Nash, was shot near his face and that the injury is non-life threatening.
Nash is an 11-year RPD veteran.
There was no additional detail about the injury when the information was first released.
The officer was taken to Rochester General Hospital for treatment. He was admitted in stable condition.
Mayor Lovely Warren, and Deputy Mayor Cedric Alexander (who is a former RPD Chief), headed over to the hospital to check on the officer and his family.
Warren said that she is, "thankful to God," that Nash's life was spared. She asked the community to remember that, "our officers are human beings, they have families, and they deserve to be able to go home to their families." Warren said Nash has a 3 week old daughter.
Ciminelli said a large scale investigation is underway. There were numerous police cars responding to the area near North Street, Clifford and Hudson Avenues.
A several block area in that part of northeast Rochester was cordoned off during the investigation. There is no word yet on a suspect, but that intensive manhunt is expected to continue through Sunday morning.
Irondequoit Police, State Police and Monroe County deputies also assisted in the investigation.
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren released this statement early Sunday morning:
"Last night a Rochester police officer received serious injuries as a result of a shooting, which underscores the difficult and dangerous job our officers face on a daily basis," said Rochester Mayor Lovely A. Warren. "As we wait here at Rochester General Hospital for updates on his condition, I ask our entire community to pray for our wounded police officer and his family and to pray for all of our police officers who risk their lives on a daily basis doing a courageous job protecting our city and its citizens. I want to join Police Chief Ciminelli in asking anyone who might have information on this incident to contact the Rochester Police Department or call 9-1-1."
Statement from City Council President Loretta C. Scott:
"I am saddened and troubled by the events that took place on our streets last night. The violence that plagues our streets and the safety of our residents and first responders needs to end. I ask members of the community who may have seen something or know something to please come forward and call 911.
The Members of City Council extend their thoughts and prayers to Officer Nash and his family for a full recovery. Thank you to all our first responders who leave their families daily to keep this community safe, and thank you to wonderful medical team at Rochester General Hospital."
Statement from Monroe County Executive Cheryl Dinolfo:
"Please keep Rochester Police Officer Jeremy Nash and his family in your thoughts and prayers. We pray for a full recovery for Officer Nash and ask our entire community to pray for him. Violence against a member of law enforcement is an attack on the very foundation of our community and cannot be tolerated.
Thank you to the men and women of the Rochester Police Department and all law enforcement members for their diligent work and commitment to public safety.
Our thanks also to the Monroe County Public Safety staff who have provided technical and logistical support to assist the police throughout the investigation."
