Murder Investigation & Arrest

Rochester, NY - On December 29, 2025, at about 11:00 p.m., officers were called to 9 Garson Ave. for the report of a person shot. Upon arrival, officers were directed by 17-year-old Devin McBride Jr. to a downstairs apartment in the residence. In the downstairs apartment the officers found his father, 38-year-old Devin McBride Sr., suffering from at least one gunshot wound to his torso. McBride Sr. was pronounced dead at the scene. McBride Jr. initially alleged that an unknown person shot his father and fled the scene.

The investigation ultimately determined that Devin McBride Jr. shot his father one time in the chest after an argument. Recovered inside the apartment was an unregistered and defaced 9 mm handgun and a shotgun, both belonging to McBride Jr. Father and son lived together in the apartment on Garson Ave.

McBride Jr. has been charged with Murder in the 2nd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree. Additional charges will likely be presented to a Monroe County Grand Jury. McBride Jr. was arraigned this afternoon in front of Family Court Judge Cubillos-Reed. The District Attorneys office requested bail be set at one million dollars, Judge Cubillos-Reed set bail at $10, 000.00 cash.

McBride Jr.’s next court date is set for January 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.