In the early hours of May 14, 2023, a knock at the door shattered the quiet of a home on Shelter Street in Rochester, New York. Jadarius Jathrow-Harris, a 22-year-old Black/African American man, answered the call and was met with a hail of bullets. The shooting, which occurred at approximately 4 a.m., left Jathrow-Harris with multiple gunshot wounds.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, and Jathrow-Harris was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital in a desperate attempt to save his
life. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead around 6 a.m. A child under the age of 12 was also inside the residence at the time of the fatal shooting but was fortunately unharmed.
The Rochester Police Department's Major Crimes Unit launched a homicide investigation, believing the shooting was not a random act of violence. Investigators have appealed to the public for any information or video footage that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. However, the motive for the killing remains undetermined, and no suspects have been identified or taken into custody.
The community has been left to mourn the loss of Jathrow-Harris, who was also known by the nickname 'CP.' As of late 2024, the investigation into his death remains open and unsolved, with authorities still seeking the information that will bring his killer to justice.
