Vacant House, in which two men were killed, should have been secured, says Rochester Council member, who represents the district

Rochester, NY – the police were looking for suspects after two people were killed in a free house in a free house in Rochester.

This was not the first time that a free house in the city attracts a crime. We went to the neighborhood to speak to the city council of Rochester, Bridget Monroe, which represents the district in which the shootout took place.

Monroe said she worked to contain violence in the region.

“I really know what people are talking about because I lived. Many shots. We are used to counting them in my house so that we can report them 911,” said Monroe.

Monroe has lived in the northwestern district of Rochester for decades. With the challenges of the region, she decided to run for the city council to change.

“Many people live here who only want to live in their neighborhood and enjoy their space,” said Monroe. According to Monroe, the house in which the shootout took place would have been cleared due to the city's records.

Urban politics states that inspectors should visit free houses at least every three weeks to ensure that the reasons are safe and maintained.

“This special house had a free order. So it would have been cleared in the summer of 2024. And at that time it is the responsibility of the owner to secure this location,” said Monroe.

The police said the house was frequented by drug users. Neighbors who were too afraid to speak in front of the camera reported outside the camera about the drug activity that they believed that they had happened in and around the house. Monroe encouraged the community to continue to report concerns.

“Call 911 or use this app in which nothing is pursued at all. As you know, you can ask you to keep your information anonymously,” said Monroe.

You can contact Council member Monroe at 585-428-7554 or bridget.moneroe@cityo-rochester.gov

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