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Coverage dated October 14, 2026

Police: Man throws flaming gas can at officers, starts fire in Webster apartment

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two police officers were injured after a man allegedly threw a flaming gas can at them, sparking a fire inside a Webster apartment Tuesday evening. According to the Webster Police Department, officers were called to Summitville Drive around 6:45 p.m. for a disturbance.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Webster PD: 2 officers treated at hospital after man throws lit gas can at them (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WEBSTER, N.Y. — Two Webster Police officers were brought to the hospital after the chief of police says a man threw a lit can of gasoline at them. Chief Dennis Kohlmeier says just before 7 p.m. Tuesday, his officers responded to Summitville Drive for a disturbance, with the caller later reporting th…

  2. Rochester First

    Police: Man throws flaming gas can at officers, starts fire in Webster apartment (opens Rochester First)

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    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Two police officers were injured after a man allegedly threw a flaming gas can at them, sparking a fire inside a Webster apartment Tuesday evening. According to the Webster Police Department, officers were called to Summitville Drive around 6:45 p.m. for a disturbance.

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