AUBURN, N.Y. – Authorities have identified 43-year-old Ronell Agee, a resident of Rochester, as the victim of a deadly shooting that occurred during a block party in Auburn over the weekend.
According to the Auburn Police Department, officers were patrolling near Oak Creek Town Homes around 9:40 p.m. on Saturday due to a large gathering in the area. While monitoring the event, officers heard multiple gunshots coming from nearby Chapman Avenue and immediately responded.
At the scene, police located two individuals: 35-year-old Davon Dixon, who was reportedly armed, and Ronell Agee, who was found on the ground suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers ordered Dixon to drop his weapon, and he allegedly complied without incident. He was taken into custody at the scene.
Officers rendered first aid to Agee until paramedics arrived and transported him to Auburn Community Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead despite emergency efforts.
Dixon has since been charged with second-degree murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Authorities have not yet revealed a motive for the shooting or the nature of the relationship, if any, between Dixon and Agee.
The investigation remains ongoing. Auburn Police are asking for the public’s help in gathering more information about the shooting. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant details is encouraged to contact the Auburn Police Department at 315-253-3231. Tips can also be emailed to communitywatch@auburnny.gov, or shared directly with Lead Detective N. Atkins at 315-255-4703 or natkins@auburnny.gov. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through both the Auburn and Rochester communities, raising concerns about increasing gun violence during large public gatherings. As investigators work to uncover what led to this tragic event, police continue to urge witnesses to come forward and help bring closure to Agee’s family and ensure accountability.
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