1 Killed, 6 Injured In Mass Shooting At Park In New York: Report

The Rochester Police said they went to the Maplewood Park around 6:20 pm, responding to the report of a large gathering with shots fired.

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At least one person has been killed and six have been injured following a mass shooting at a park in New York's Rochester city today, according to local media.

According to the Rochester police, they went to the Maplewood Park around 6:20 pm, responding to the report of a large gathering with shots fired, and found several people suffering from gunshot wounds and a large group of people fleeing from the scene.

According to the police, a 20-year-old died, and another is in a life-threatening condition. Five people have been hospitalised with "relatively minor injuries".

Police said some people were transported to the hospital by private vehicles through the night and others by ambulance.

The identity of the victim who was shot dead has not yet been released.

Several police agencies responded to the incident including the Irondequoit Police, Monroe County Sheriffs, Rochester Police and New York State Police. 

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