Coverage dated September 29, 2026

Man convicted of murder facing new charge in connection to stabbing on Genesee Street

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man convicted of murder is facing charges after Rochester Police say he stabbed a man in his 60’s multiple times Monday night on Genesee Street. Police say Cordell Lanier, 48, stabbed the man near Loretta Johnson Middle School.

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Rochester First
RPD: Murder parolee stabbed man multiple times on Genesee St. (opens Rochester First)
Published Sep 29, 2026
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man on parole for murder has now been accused of a stabbing Monday night on Genesee Street. Rochester police officers responded to Genesee Street at 11:30 Monday night and found a man in his 60s with multiple stab wounds.
WHEC Rochester
Man convicted of murder facing new charge in connection to stabbing on Genesee Street (opens WHEC Rochester)
Published Sep 29, 2026
WHEC Rochester's feed description
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man convicted of murder is facing charges after Rochester Police say he stabbed a man in his 60’s multiple times Monday night on Genesee Street. Police say Cordell Lanier, 48, stabbed the man near Loretta Johnson Middle School.