Balloon launch for 19-year-old at triple shooting in Rochester

Rochester, NY – A solemn gathering was held Wednesday evening to remember the 19-year-old who was killed in a shooting that left three people dead Monday night.

Friends and family members of Rukia Issack released balloons in her memory.

According to police, Issack and two other teens were walking on a sidewalk near the corner of Hazelwood Terrace and Denver Street when someone began shooting at them.

They were all taken to Strong Memorial Hospital, where Issack later died. A 16-year-old boy remains in critical condition and a 15-year-old boy is in stable condition.

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It is still unclear whether the teenagers were the intended targets.

No arrests were made.

Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or Crime Stoppers at 423-9300.

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