Person Stabbed on North Goodman Street in Rochester

Rochester police reported that a man was injured in a stabbing on North Goodman Street near Springfield Avenue on Sunday, April 20, 2026, with a suspect taken into custody shortly after the incident.

Officers responded to the area just before 5:50 p.m. Following a report of a person stabbed. Upon arrival, they found a male victim with stab wounds and provided immediate medical assistance before transporting him to a local hospital for treatment.

Police confirmed that the suspect was apprehended at the scene without further incident. No additional details about the suspect’s identity, possible motive, or relationship to the victim have been released as the investigation remains active.

The Rochester Police Department stated that officers secured the area, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation. Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage from nearby businesses and residences to reconstruct the events leading up to the stabbing.

Authorities have not disclosed the victim’s condition or identity, citing standard protocol to protect privacy during active investigations. The department emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public related to this incident.