Rochester police investigating shooting near Essex Park

WCCO digital headlines: Afternoon of May 14, 2026

Police in Rochester, Minnesota, are investigating a shooting near Essex Park, according to a post on social media. 

Officers were called to the 900 block of 41st Street Northwest around 5:15 p.m. Thursday on reports of a man who was shot outside an apartment building. 

Police don't believe the shooting was random, and say there is no known threat to the public. The suspect is still at large.

This story will be updated, check back for more details. 

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