THIRD WOMAN DEAD IN UPSTATE NEW YORK CONCERT STAMPEDE
The city temporarily shut down the former military armory by refusing to renew its entertainment license while criminal and regulatory investigations are underway.
A spokesman for Rochester, New York's Main Street Armory has issued a statement on the venue's behalf for the first time since a deadly stampede at a March 5 rap concert. (AP Photo/Lauren Petracca)
Aisha Stephens, 35, of Syracuse, Rhondesia Belton, 33, of Buffalo, and Brandy Miller, 35, of Rochester, died and at least six people were injured after being caught up in a crush of concertgoers who surged toward the exits after the March 5 show.
SITE OF ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, CONCERT STAMPEDE LOSES ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
Police said concertgoers described hearing what they believed to be gunshots, but no evidence of gunfire has been found. The venue's main arena holds about 5,000 people.
"The Main Street Armory, Scott Donaldson, and his team are devastated by the events that occurred March 5, 2023. Our deepest condolences go out to the families, friends and loved ones of Rhondesia Belton, Brandy Miller and Aisha Stephens," the written statement released by the law office Gallo & Iacovangelo said in part. "Over the years, the Armory has successfully hosted hundreds of events."
It was the first public statement from the venue since the concert.