Arrest made in double shooting case on Britton Rd.

Reviewed by Todd Vandersline / Greecelocal.org

Eliezar Ortiz, 27, a Rochester resident, was arrested by the US Marshall Fugitive Task Force for his involvement in a double shooting on Britton Rd. Ortiz faces charges including 2 counts of Attempted Murder 2nd degree, 2 counts of Assault 1st degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree. He was arraigned in Greece Town Court and is being held on bail amounts of 300k/500k/700k.

The victims, a man and a woman, are in recovery after sustaining serious injuries. The female victim suffered two bullet wounds to her upper body and abdomen, leading to severe internal injuries. Tragically, she also lost her unborn baby due to the injuries.

The Greece Police Department, New York, worked tirelessly to investigate the incident and identify the suspects involved. Their efforts, along with the collaboration of the US Marshalls Task Force, led to the arrest of Eliezar Ortiz. The police department commended the detectives for their dedication and thanked the US Marshalls for their assistance in bringing the suspect into custody.



Source: Greece Police Department, New York

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Jun 27, 2024 at 4:58 PM Police

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