Police Receive Multiple Reports of Gunshots in Rochester

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Police Department is investigating after receiving multiple reports of gunshots in southeast Rochester early Saturday morning.

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Police said that a person was driving south on 15th Ave near 8 1/2 St SE around 12:30 a.m. when he saw two vehicles behind him approaching rapidly. The individual then heard what he believed to be multiple gunshots and saw what he believed to be muzzle flashes.

The individual then turned off the roadway while the two vehicles continued south.

Dispatch received a second report saying a person heard the gunshots too. While on the scene police were approached by another individual who said they heard the gunshots.

Police searched the area extensively and did not locate any shell casings and did not find any damage to property. No injuries were reported.

Police said the incident is still under investigation.