Second Suspect in Rochester Apartment Shooting Charged
Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Both of the men arrested following an exchange of gunfire at a southeast Rochester apartment complex earlier this week have now been charged.
Read More: Charges Reveal New Information in Rochester Apartment Shooting
Rochester Police responded to the report of an active shooting in the 800 block of 16th Ave. Southeast on the evening of Sept. 10.
Responding officers found an apartment building and vehicle had been struck by gunfire. No injuries were reported.
One of the suspects, identified as 34-year-old Scott Bunch of Rochester, was charged Thursday with reckless discharge of a firearm and illegal possession of a firearm after being convicted of a crime of violence.
The criminal complaint in his case indicates he was arrested shortly after the shooting. He’s being held on $100,000 conditional bail.
Charges: Police Find Gun in Apartment Belonging to Rochester Shooting Suspect
On Friday the other suspect, identified as 29-year-old Alanzo Kelly of Rochester, made his first appearance on the same charges as Bunch.
The criminal complaint says law enforcement executed a search warrant following the shooting at a unit in the Falcon Landing Apartments that belonged to Kelly.
Police found a handgun after searching the unit and also saw Kelly appearing to be carrying a pistol in his waistband on footage captured by a surveillance camera, the charges say.
The complaint against Kelly includes a statement Bunch gave to officers in which Bunch stated he wanted to fight Kelly for breaking his friend’s leg.
Bunch claimed Kelly started shooting at him when Bunch, who court documents say lives in a neighboring apartment complex, arrived in the area. Kelly told police that Bunch started shooting at him, the complaint says.
Kelly’s conditional bail was set at $150,000 on Friday. Court records indicate he was previously convicted of felony burglary in Illinois in 2013. His next court appearance is set for later this month.
More Minnesota News:
- Rochester Man Sentenced for Second Murder Conviction
- Charges: Drunk Driver Caused Head-on Injury Crash in Rochester
- Undercover Operation Leads to Charges for Chatfield Sex Offender
Best Pumpkin Patches and Places to Find the Perfect Pumpkin in Southeast Minnesota
Gallery Credit: Jessica On The Radio
