A shooting incident caused by social media posts on Halloween has led to the arrest of a Juvenile in Rockland. No one was injured during the incident.
From the Rockland Police Department:
On 10/31/2025, at approximately 9:00 PM, Rockland Police were called to the Rockland Public Restrooms on Tillson Ave for a report of shots fired. Through the police investigation, including witness/victim interviews, collection of physical evidence and surveillance video, Rockland Police learned that during verbal confrontation between a juvenile and young adult over social media posts, the juvenile displayed a firearm, fired a shot in the air and pointed the firearm at the adult and approximately 10 other juveniles present. After the initial incident, the offending juvenile then fired several more shots while nearby the Water Treatment Plant. Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident.
On 11/03/2025, Rockland Police took the juvenile suspect into custody without incident. The juvenile was transported to Long Creek Youth Development Center and charged with Felony Reckless Conduct with a Dangerous Weapon, Felony Criminal Threatening with a Dangerous Weapon, Unlawful Concealment of a Firearm and Discharge of a Firearm Less then 100 Yards from a Dwelling.
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