Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Rochester police are investigating a shooting this evening.

Very little information has been released, but Rochester Police Communications Coordinator Amanda Grayson has confirmed that there is an active investigation into a shooting near Essex Park in northwest Rochester.

Photo by Andy Brownell-TSM Rochester
Photo by Andy Brownell-TSM Rochester
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Members of the public are being asked to avoid the area at this time.

Grayson says additional information will be released as it becomes available.

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