UPDATE: Teen Dies in Shooting Near R-Center

A Rochester teen is fighting for his life, after a shooting on the city's southwest side.

Police say the 15-year-old boy was hit in the upper body near Jefferson Avenue and Nellis Park at around 5pm, while riding in a stolen car.

Officers later found the victim near the Lightfoot R-Center on Flint Street, and he was rushed to Strong Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

It's believed the victim ran to the R-Center for help.

Police confirm the victim died a few hours later.

A 16-year-old was also hit by the gunfire, but suffered minor injuries and has been released from the hospital.

There are no arrests, and anyone with information is asked to call 911.


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