Office of the Sheriff

MONROE COUNTY
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Sheriff Todd K. Baxter Undersheriff Korey K. Brown

130 SOUTH PLYMOUTH AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY 14614

Video and Names Released in Relation to Deputy-Involved Shooting on March 20, 2023.

Rochester, NY (March 31, 2023) The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has released video capturing
events leading up to, and including a deputy-involved shooting on March 20, 2023 in the Park Avenue
neighborhood of the City of Rochester. The shooting resulted in the death of Brendon Burns, 35, of Rochester.

The video may be viewed at https://youtu.be/LuWrv6dnrS0.The video contains footage from neighborhood
residences, School #23, and MCSO body-worn camera (BWC). There is no additional BWC footage due to the
fluidity of the situation, and the prioritization of tasks by deputies necessary to ensure safety.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Deputies who fired shots while attempting to take Brendon Burns into custody
in the Park Avenue neighborhood are identified as:

• Sergeant DeVinney 21 years of service

• Deputy Hillegeer 12 years of service
• Deputy Baker 10 years of service

“The courage and selflessness exhibited by these deputies and other members of law enforcement in the
pursuit of a person committing multiple acts of gun violence in recent hours and days is remarkable,” said
Sheriff Todd K. Baxter. “Their efforts to protect members of this community, including young children at
nearby School #23 were exemplary. Many factors contributed to split-second decisions made by deputies and
officers engaged in the pursuit of a violent suspect. I stand with my deputies and the decisions they made.”

We extend our sympathies to the family of Mr. Burns during this difficult time. We also empathize with our
deputies, whose lives will be forever changed as a result of this incident. We are grateful that no other
members of the community or law enforcement officers were injured or killed during this incident.

As required by New York State law, the NYS Attorney General’s Office continues their investigation into this
matter, as does MCSO.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sergeant Mike Zamiara
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
130 S. Plymouth Ave.
Rochester, NY 14614
(585) 753-4281
MCSOCommunications@monroecounty.gov

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