News 8 Sunrise Smart Start: Carjacking, body cam release, and Ozempic micro-dosing
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Rochester Police are investigating separate incidents involving a carjacking and a shooting Thursday night, while scrutiny grows after release of body worn cameras from their response to an ICE related traffic stop.
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News 8 Sunrise Smart Start: Carjacking, body cam release, and Ozempic micro-dosing
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