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Postal worker shot in Rochester; investigation underway

A U.S. Postal Service worker was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being shot in Rochester on Saturday, police said.

No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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Shooting happened near Canal Street, police say

According to the Rochester Police Department, officers responded to the post office at 216 Cumberland Ave. after receiving a report of a man who had been shot.

Officers found a 58-year-old man with an upper-body injury. He was taken by ambulance to Strong Memorial Hospital, where doctors determined his injuries were not life-threatening.

Investigators later determined the shooting occurred near Canal Street and West Main Street while the victim was operating his postal vehicle.

Investigation ongoing

Police said no suspects are in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rochester Police Department and speak with a detective.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Postal worker shot in Rochester; investigation underway

Reporting by New York Connect Team, USA Today Network / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

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By New York Connect Team, USA Today Network | USA TODAY Network

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