Rochester Man Accused of Stealing Fmr. Officer's Gun

One man is now under arrest for stealing the gun of a retired police officer, who was shot and killed inside his car on Jefferson Avenue following a traffic accident.

Rochester Police say retired Officer William Booker was shot and killed early on the morning of September 25th.

As he was dying, several people rummaged through his car and his pockets, stealing everything they could find.

Police have identified 64-year-old Calvin Watkins as the man who stole Booker's gun.

He's been charged with criminal possession of a weapon and grand larceny. Watkins will be arraigned tomorrow morning in City Court.

The hunt for whoever shot Officer Booker continues.


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