Crime
Rochester Police Arrest 18-Year-Old Michael Garcia in Connection with Double Shooting on Alphonse Street
On April 30, 2025, just after midnight, Rochester Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation and subsequent 911 call reporting gunfire in the area of Alphonse and Thomas Streets.
Upon arrival, officers located two gunshot victims: a man in his 30s and a 17-year-old female identified as Danyelisse.
The male victim was found on the front porch of 17 Alphonse Street, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
Inside the first floor of the residence, officers discovered the teenage girl with at least one gunshot wound to her upper body.
Both victims were transported by AMR to the University of Rochester Medical Center. While the man is expected to survive, the 17-year-old remains in critical, life-threatening condition.
Given the seriousness of the incident, the Rochester Police Department’s Major Crimes Section and Homicide Unit were immediately called to the scene.
Officers at the location obtained a description of a suspect vehicle believed to have fled the scene.
A county-wide BOLO (Be On the Lookout) was issued, and a Village of Brockport Police officer, recalling a recent encounter with a similar vehicle, located it parked near a residence on North Main Street in Brockport.
In collaboration with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, officers stopped several individuals leaving the apartment.
RPD detectives subsequently secured a search warrant for the residence, which was executed by the RPD SWAT team.
Several persons of interest were found inside, and investigators recovered evidence directly linked to the Alphonse Street shooting.
Following nearly 24 hours of continuous investigation, RPD charged 18-year-old Michael Garcia of Rochester with the following offenses:
- Attempted Murder (1 count)
- Assault in the First Degree (1 count)
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (2 counts)
Garcia was taken into custody at the Brockport residence and is scheduled to be arraigned in Rochester City Court on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9:30 a.m.
According to investigators, Garcia and several others went to the Alphonse Street residence to retaliate for a previous dispute involving one of Garcia’s associates and an individual linked to the household.
During the confrontation, Garcia allegedly shot the male victim outside the home.
The 17-year-old female, who was inside at the time, was struck by a stray round during the gunfire.
The investigation remains active, and detectives are evaluating potential charges against additional individuals involved.
Anyone with information or relevant video footage is encouraged to contact the Rochester Police Department’s Homicide Unit at 585-428-7157, Crime Stoppers at 585-423-9300, or email MajorCrimes@cityofrochester.gov.
The rapid arrest of Michael Garcia was the result of coordinated efforts among multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Village of Brockport Police Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, RPD SWAT and Tactical Units, RPD Patrol Division, and the Major Crimes Section Homicide Unit.
Crime
Silver Rail Elementary School Shooting Suspect Identified as 16-Year-Old John Griffin, Who was shot and killed by Kaylub Giamanco
BEND, Oregon — The suspect in the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, has been identified in preliminary reports as 16-year-old John J. Griffin, according to information provided for this report. Kaylub Giamanco has also been identified in the supplied account as the bystander who reportedly confronted and shot the teenage suspect during the October 15, 2026, incident.
According to a family member who spoke with Channel2 NOW, Giamanco was returning home during his lunch break when he encountered the emergency near the school, where his two daughters reportedly attend classes. He lives nearby and allegedly rushed toward the school after hearing gunshots and realizing that children, including his daughters, could be in danger.
Giamanco’s reported intervention has prompted expressions of gratitude and calls for him to be recognized for his actions. However, the suspect’s identity, Giamanco’s role and the precise sequence of events should be confirmed through official statements before being presented as established facts.
The account provided to Channel2 NOW describes Giamanco as a father who was returning home during his lunch break when the shooting unfolded. After hearing gunfire near Silver Rail Elementary School, he reportedly saw the suspected shooter moving toward or entering the building.
Because his two daughters attended the school, Giamanco allegedly ran toward the scene rather than away from it. Preliminary accounts say he confronted the suspect and shot him, and the 16-year-old reportedly died.
The supplied information does not independently establish the exact location of the confrontation, the actions of those involved immediately beforehand or whether investigators have formally confirmed Giamanco’s identity as the person who shot the suspect.
Nevertheless, the account has drawn strong emotional reactions from people who view his reported actions as an attempt to protect his daughters and other children inside the school.
Some supporters have called for Giamanco to receive a medal or other formal recognition. Any official commendation, however, would need to be confirmed by the relevant authorities.
The supplied report identifies John J. Griffin, 16, as the suspected shooter in the Silver Rail Elementary School attack. The available information describes him as a Bend resident and alleges that a shotgun was used during the incident.
The reported circumstances surrounding Griffin’s death remain an important part of the investigation. Early accounts indicate that a bystander shot the suspect during the emergency, but investigators would need to confirm the individual’s identity and establish the precise sequence of events.
The suspect’s identification and the circumstances of the shooting should be attributed to law enforcement once an official statement is available.
The October 15 shooting prompted a major emergency response and left the community grieving. Preliminary information supplied for this report indicates that four victims—three children and one adult—were killed. The suspected shooter was also reported dead, bringing the reported total to five fatalities.
Five-year-old Rhoam Summer was identified in the supplied information as the first named victim. Two other children, reportedly ages 8 and 11, were also described as having died. An adult teacher was reported among the victims.
Two additional people—a 7-year-old child and a 54-year-old teacher—were reportedly transported for medical treatment in critical condition.
The identities of the other victims, the final casualty figures and the latest conditions of the injured people require confirmation from law enforcement or the appropriate authorities. The information available for this article does not establish that the teacher who died was killed while protecting students, so that characterization should not be presented as confirmed.
Bend police reportedly issued an active-shooter alert at approximately 1:17 p.m. on Thursday, warning the public of a major law enforcement presence at Silver Rail Elementary School and urging people to avoid the surrounding area.
Police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel responded to the campus. Nearby schools, including Caldera High School and Jewell Elementary, were reportedly placed under lockdown as a precaution.
Authorities also designated Journey Church, located at 61303 S Highway 97 near Goodwill and Dairy Queen, as a family reunification location. Parents and guardians were directed there to reconnect with students and receive information during the emergency response.
The reported deaths of children and an adult educator have left families and the wider Bend community facing an immense tragedy. Rhoam Summer, just 5 years old, has become one of the first children named in the reports surrounding the shooting.
As the investigation continues, families are waiting for verified information and the opportunity to grieve their loved ones. Those affected by the shooting may also face a difficult period of emotional recovery.
Giamanco’s reported actions have added another dimension to the story, with supporters expressing gratitude for a father who allegedly rushed toward danger after hearing gunshots near the school attended by his daughters. His family’s experience and the well-being of his children also deserve consideration as details emerge.
🙏💔 Our thoughts are with the families of Rhoam Summer and the other reported victims, the injured child and teacher, and everyone affected by this devastating incident. May those who lost their lives rest in peace, and may their loved ones find strength and support during this heartbreaking time.