Man Found Guilty of Murder to Be Sentenced in Rochester
Edison Estremera-Cohen is scheduled for sentencing in Rochester, NY, after being found guilty of second-degree murder, robbery, and weapons possession for a fatal shooting that occurred last year on Oscar Street. The victim, David Vazquez, was killed during an attempted…
Rochester, NY, November 13, 2026 — Edison Estremera-Cohen is slated for sentencing in Rochester, New York, following his conviction on multiple charges, including second-degree murder, robbery, and weapons possession. The verdict stems from a fatal shooting that took place last year on Oscar Street.
The victim, identified as David Vazquez, lost his life during an incident that authorities have characterized as an attempted robbery. The conviction represents a significant outcome in the legal proceedings following the death of Mr. Vazquez.
In addition to the charges related to the death of Mr. Vazquez, Estremera-Cohen also faced accusations of attempted murder of a police officer. During his apprehension, Estremera-Cohen reportedly fired shots at officers. However, the jury found him not guilty of this specific charge.
The sentencing date has been set, and it is where the court will determine the penalty for the convictions of murder, robbery, and weapons possession. The details of the sentencing proceedings will provide further clarity on the legal repercussions for Estremera-Cohen’s actions on Oscar Street.
Story summarized from the original created by Evan Bourtis on www.whec.com, see more information here.
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