ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Police have blocked off two separate areas in Rochester Wednesday and are investigating each area. The first scene sits on Saint Paul Street as Police have blocked off the roadway between Avenue A and Clifford Avenue. According to a school official who sp oke with News 8 at the scene, the Roberto Clemente School No. 8 in the area was on lockout which has since been lifted. Members of News 8 are on the scene and are waiting to learn more information. https://twitter.com/adelisabadzic/status/1904942288444207465 Rochester Police have also blocked off a portion of Lyell Avenue for a "hold up alarm" following reports that a store employee was being attacked. According to Police, officers responded to Lyell Avenue near Sherman Street around 12:30 p.m. Following an investigation, Police said there was an altercation involving edged weapons. The store clerk in the area suffered what police are calling on-life-threatening injuries. The customer, who is also the suspect inside the investigation, was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital with serious injuries that require surgery. BREAKING: Police also shut down a portion of Lyell after respoding to a “hold up alarm.” RPD said a store employee was allegedly attacked and left with non-life threatening injuries after an altercation with “edged weapons.” pic.twitter.com/SZLygfsmq6— Adelisa Badžić (@adelisabadzic) March 26, 2025 RPD has not confirmed that the two scenes are related. This is a developing story. You can check back here for updates. ...read more read less