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crime-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Remembering the Victim and Heroism in the Aftermath of the Kodak Center Tragedy"

Security footage may show Michael Avery before he crashed a rented SUV filled with gasoline canisters in front of the Kodak Center in Rochester, NY. The crash resulted in the deaths of two rideshare passengers and injuries to the driver and several pedestrians. Avery died the day after the crash. Police are investigating the footage to track Avery's actions prior to the incident and plan to release more information officially next week.

via RochesterFirst|

##crime-and-safety #fatalaccident

crime-and-safety2 years ago•6 min saved

"Fatal Rochester Uber Crash Near Kodak Center Investigated as Possible Domestic Terrorism"

Justina Hughes, 28, and Joshua Orr, 29, were killed in a crash involving an Uber they were riding in after a Rochester rock concert, when Michael Avery, 35, intentionally crashed into them with an SUV loaded with gasoline canisters. The crash resulted in an explosion, killing Avery, Hughes, Orr, and injuring nine others. Avery is being investigated as a potential terrorist, but no evidence of an ideology or nexus to terrorism has been found so far. Hughes and Orr are being hailed as heroes by their families, who believe their unintended sacrifice saved many other lives. The FBI is involved in the investigation, and domestic terrorism has not been ruled out as a motive.

via Daily Mail|

##crime-and-safety #domesticterrorism

crime-and-safety2 years ago•5 min saved

"Rochester Tragedy: Motive Unclear in Fatal New Year's Crash Near Kodak Center"

On New Year's Day, Michael Avery, 35, drove an SUV filled with gas canisters into oncoming traffic near a Rochester, New York, concert venue, killing two and injuring several others. The motive remains unknown, but police suggest the act appeared intentional. Avery died in the crash, which also resulted in a significant fire. The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is involved in the investigation, although no evidence of terrorism or political motives has been found. Avery's family mentioned potential undiagnosed mental health issues. The community mourns the loss and injury of concertgoers at what was supposed to be a celebratory event.

via CNN|

##crime-and-safety #investigation

crime-and-safety2 years ago•3 min saved

"Rochester New Year's Crash Suspect Identified, Victims Hailed as Heroes; No Terrorism Link Found"

Michael Avery, 35, has been identified as the suspect who drove a car into a crowd in Rochester, New York, on New Year's Eve, resulting in two deaths and several injuries. Avery died in the crash, which involved a vehicle filled with gasoline canisters, but no evidence suggests it was a terror attack or ideologically driven. Initial reports of a suicide note were corrected by police, who now believe Avery may have been experiencing undiagnosed mental health issues. The incident is under investigation by the FBI, and the Rochester community is mourning the tragic event.

via The Independent|

##crime-and-safety #fatalaccident

crime-and-safety2 years ago•4 min saved

"Rochester Tragedy: Deranged Driver's Deadly Concert Attack and Fatal Crash Unraveled"

Michael Avery, a 35-year-old man from Syracuse, was identified as the driver who caused a fatal car explosion in Rochester, New York, killing three people, including himself. The incident occurred on New Year's Day when Avery, driving a Ford Expedition filled with gas canisters, collided with a Mitsubishi Outlander near the Kodak Theater. The attack does not appear to be terrorism-related, and Avery's motives remain unclear, although his family mentioned he might have had undiagnosed mental health issues. The FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force is involved in the ongoing investigation.

via Fox News|

##carattack #crime-and-safety

crime-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Deadly New Year's Day Crash in Rochester Sparks Terrorism Probe"

A car crash in Rochester, New York, shortly after a New Year's Eve concert, is being investigated as potential domestic terrorism after two people were killed and five injured. The suspect, Michael Avery, reportedly had a suicide note and gasoline canisters in his vehicle, which crashed into a crowd and caught fire. The FBI and local police are involved in the investigation, and the incident has prompted condolences from local officials and the band that performed at the concert.

via The Guardian US|

##crime-and-safety #domesticterrorism