Man struck with air rifle during attempted robbery in Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A police presence in Rochester blocked off Manitou Street while officers investigated a reported altercation that left one man injured.

Officers went to the area of Fernwood Avenue and Manitou Street at around 3 p.m. and found a 56-year-old male city resident with a minor head injury.

It was learned that unknown suspects tried to rob the victim, during which the victim was struck in the head with an air rifle. The victim was able to get the suspects away from him, and they fled the area, police say…

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