Rochester Police Department Media Release

Office of the Chief: David M. Smith

185 Exchange Boulevard
September 14, 2022

Rochester General Hospital Incident:

The safety and security of the Rochester General Hospital employees, patients and their families is of the utmost
priority to the Rochester Police Department. This morning, just after 1:00am, the FBI alerted the Rochester
Police Department of a live-stream video of a suicidal male in the Rochester area. The information received at
the time was indicative of possible threats towards Rochester General Hospital and a list of employees. We
immediately contacted our partners at Rochester General Hospital, who placed the hospital in a lockdown
status. Additionally, to ensure that safety of all, we provided an increased presence at the hospital campus.

Investigators began to review the hours-long video and determined that the male in question was making
suicidal comments and did not make any direct threats towards Rochester General Hospital. Working through
our law enforcement partners, we were able to identify the male in the video and his location at a residence in
East Rochester. Law Enforcement responded to the address and ultimately located the male and believe him to
be deceased inside the residence.

Time and time again, we speak about the coordination between the RPD and our partner agencies. This incident
is a prime example of bringing together our law enforcement and civilian partners in identifying a potential
threat and then responding accordingly. Moving forward, we will continue to work with Rochester General
Hospital in coordinating safety plans to ensure continued safe outcomes at their facilities. Thankfully, no danger
was ever present at Rochester General Hospital and all of their employees, patients and their families are safe.

For more information or media requests please contact the Rochester Police Department
Lieutenant Greg Bello at 585-428-6668
media.request@cityofrochester.gov

Professionalism Respect Integrity Dedication Excellence