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Police Seek Help in Locating Shooting Suspect

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​Rochester Police continue to investigate the shooting at a homeless camp earlier today that left a woman hospitalized following a Domestic Dispute.
As a result of the investigation, Police have issued an arrest warrant for Michael Berencsi, age 48, who is described as being a white male, approximately 5’11 and weighing 170 lbs. with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a red shirt with no sleeves and jeans.  Berencsi also has several tattoos on both arms.  He is wanted for Second Degree Assault w/ Firearm and Violation of Protective Order.

Police are asking that anyone who may have any information regarding this incident or Berencsi’s whereabouts contact them at 603-330-7128.  You can also provide information and remain anonymous by calling the Rochester Crime Line at 603-335-6500 or Text to: CRIMES (274637) Body of Text: TEXT4CASH + your tip. Cash rewards are offered for information that leads to an arrest.

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