Arrest Made in Recent Rochester KFC Shooting

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Rochester police have arrested a man suspected of being involved in a recent shooting that left two teenagers injured.

Officers arrested 28-year-old George Oliver at his place of employment Tuesday.

Police suspect he was the person who drove a car from the scene of the Oct. 23rd shooting that took place outside the southeast KFC restaurant. Police continue looking for the suspected shooter.

The two 16-year-old victims were sitting in a car in the KFC parking lot when several shots were fired at the vehicle. One teen was hit in the leg, the other suffered a graze wound.

Witnesses - which included an off-duty officer - saw the gunman flee on foot. Moments later a nearby car was seen leaving at a high rate of speed. It’s suspected the shooter was in the vehicle.

News Update: Driving conditions across southeast Minnesota Wednesday morning were being affected by overnight snow and motorists are being asked to allow for extra time.