RPD Make Arrests in 2-Year-old Mass Shooting

Rochester police have a pair of arrests in a series of shootings around the city two years ago.

Captain Frank Umbrino says it began in December of 2022 when a shootout broke out between two groups in the basement of a house on Illinois Street.

Police found some 25 shots had been fired, and five victims went to local hospitals.

24-year-old Jahkeem Douglas died of his injuries....

Umbrino says Martin Gibson has been identified as the man who shot Douglas.

He's charged with murder, gun and drug crimes.

Also arrested was DeVonte Lippens, for allegedly shooting one of the victims.

Police say the victims were part of a group shooting a music video honoring a previous murder victim at the home on Illinois Street.

Several suspects fired 20 to 30 shots during the attack.


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