State Police Release More Information Following Incident on Monroe Avenue

State police say the pursuit that ended last night in the city, began when Rochester police officers saw a vehicle speeding -- and with headlights off -- on Joseph Avenue.

State Police say Rochester police broke it off -- but troopers saw the vehicle and followed the driver for less than 4 minutes to the Monroe Avenue/Woodlawn Street area.

State Police say suspect Jerry Ferguson ditched the car and ran, and a trooper fired a shot -- though it's not clear yet why.  

Authorities say Ferguson has a criminal background and was on probation.


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