Three US police officers were injured in a shooting late on Friday night in Rochester, New York, while responding to a report of domestic violence, local officials said.
David Smith, the city’s police chief, told a press conference that multiple shots were fired after Rochester police officers arrived at the scene in response to the emergency call.
The three wounded officers were taken to the hospital for treatment. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the severity of their injuries.
Malik Evans, the mayor of Rochester, described the incident as deeply alarming, saying such events represent the city’s worst nightmare at this time of year.
The shooting has renewed concerns over the risks faced by law enforcement officers responding to domestic violence incidents, which are often considered among the most dangerous calls for police in the United States.
Investigations into the circumstances of the shooting are ongoing.
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