In April of 2020, a burst of gunfire shattered the night on Genesee Street in Rochester, New York, leaving a man fatally wounded. The victim was Nathan Bernard, a 32-year-old male who had been standing on the sidewalk with a group of people. In an instant, a figure approached and unleashed a volley of shots from a. 40-caliber handgun into the gathering. Bernard was struck by the gunfire and, despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, succumbed to his injuries.
The sudden violence left the community searching for answers and a killer at large.
For four and a half years, the investigation into Nathan Bernard's death continued. Then, in October of 2024, a significant breakthrough occurred. The Rochester police announced the arrest of 31-year-old Jalen Reed, a resident of the city. Reed was taken into custody and charged in connection with the long-unsolved murder.
Following his arrest, Jalen Reed was charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. The arrest brought a renewed sense of hope for justice for Nathan Bernard and his loved ones. Reed was scheduled for arraignment in Rochester City Court to face the charges stemming from the fatal shooting that had claimed a life and left a lasting scar on the community.
