Thirteen people have been killed by gun violence in Rochester so far this year.
The immediate impact is tragically palpable: In some corner of this city, someone must now mourn a neighbor, a community member, a relative or a friend. The rest of us are riddled with fear or sorrow or sometimes judgement ― even as we admit we know little about the person lost.
Gun violence, however you look at it, is extremely personal. And in order to truly understand how this epidemic shapes our community, we must learn from the experiences of others.
Last year, the Democrat and Chronicle set out to capture the lives of those lost to gun violence in 2024 and what they meant to the people who loved them the most. We published a series of stories about a twin with an affinity for music, a hard-working cab driver, a kind handyman and more. Families and friends we spoke with grappled with feelings of guilt and anger even as they smiled through tales of happier memories.
Do you know someone killed by gun violence? Share their story.
Our work to honor these victims continues ― and we need your help to tell their stories.
If you know someone who was killed by gun violence in 2025, we want to hear your memories and understand what they meant to you. Please reach out at kcanne@gannett.com or fill out the form below and a reporter will be in touch.
Halfway through 2025, the list of gun violence victims includes:
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: 13 people were killed by guns so far this year. Help us tell their stories.
Reporting by Kayla Canne, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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