Police Investigate Homicide on Cuba Place

The Rochester Police Department is actively investigating multiple violent incidents, including a homicide on Cuba Place where 39-year-old James Jackson Jr. was fatally shot on Friday evening. Police received a ShotSpotter alert and found Jackson in a crashed vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds; the motive remains unclear and no suspects are in custody. Additionally, authorities are searching for Walter Balkum Jr., wanted for the murder of Melikah Bruner, and are offering a cash reward for information leading to his arrest. A separate shooting incident occurred on North Street, where a 26-year-old man was shot in the lower body but is expected to survive. The Major Crimes Unit is investigating these cases, and further updates are anticipated as more information becomes available.