Taxicab driver killed in Rochester robbery identified

Democrat and Chronicle
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A taxicab driver shot and killed during a robbery on Bay Street in Rochester on Monday has been identified.

Rochester police said the body of 45-year-old David Treese III, of Rochester, was discovered along the roadside by a motorist driving on the road. It is believe Treese was killed about 3:20 a.m. Monday during a robbery, police said. His vehicle was recovered abandoned on Central Park, police said.

There are currently no suspects in custody.

The police department's Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation.

Anyone with information is being asked to call 911.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: David Treese fatally shot during robbery in Rochester NY