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Ryan Realbuto, a beloved member of the Pittsford community and recent St. Bonaventure University graduate, was tragically shot and killed in Washington, D.C. His family and community are devastated by the loss of the kind and compassionate young man, who was known for his dedication to volunteering and helping others. The investigation is ongoing, and a GoFundMe has been set up to help cover funeral expenses.
A 23-year-old man from Pittsford, Ryan Realbuto, was fatally shot in Washington, D.C. during an apparent robbery attempt. Realbuto, a recent graduate of St. Bonaventure University, was described as kind and thriving by those who knew him. The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction, and St. Bonaventure University is offering counseling for students and plans to hold a candlelight vigil in his honor.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has determined that a fatal shooting in Pittsford, New York, last week was a murder-suicide. Andre Pellam, 47, shot and killed Jasmine Adams, 33, multiple times before taking his own life with an illegal gun. A young child was also involved but unharmed. Pellam had a previous domestic incident in September and was arrested for assault and criminal mischief. Domestic violence cases are prevalent in Monroe County, with 4,549 reports filed in 2022.
Neighbors in Pittsford, New York, are in shock and disbelief after a possible murder-suicide occurred in their quiet community. Jasmine Adams, 33, and Andre Pellam, 47, were found dead in a home on Tobey Road, possibly as a result of domestic violence. Authorities are investigating the incident, emphasizing that no community is immune to such tragedies. Neighbors recall hearing screams and express their disbelief that such an event could happen in their town. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office confirms an intimate relationship between the two individuals and acknowledges the prevalence of domestic violence cases in the area.
The large number of fans at Oak Hill Country Club for the 2023 PGA Championship is causing cellphone service issues in at least one surrounding neighborhood, according to Pittsford Town Supervisor Bill Smith. Verizon has maxed out service capacity and brought in a temporary cell tower. The Monroe County Office of Emergency Management acknowledged the issue, but said it should resolve each day of the tournament after 4:00 p.m. The installation of new cell towers has been contentious within the Town of Pittsford.
The Drag Story Hour held at a local bookstore in Pittsford, organized by Pittsford CommUNITY, received a big show of support from residents and members of the LGBTQ-plus community. The event was moved to the bookstore after the Town of Pittsford said they would have to pay upwards of $8,000 in security fees. Performers read to children about crayons and farm animals, and encouraged them to be themselves and love themselves. The Town of Pittsford eventually reversed its decision to charge the security fees, and a second Drag Story Time will be held on April 23 at the community center.