Devin Barstow Obituary, Death; – A teenager is facing homicide charges following the shooting death of an 18-year-old at an unoccupied residence on Flint Street.
On October 7, 2024, Devin Barstow, a resident of Greece, was discovered deceased with multiple gunshot wounds at the Flint Street location. Investigators established that Barstow was shot around 4 p.m. in the side lot of the Flint Street Recreation Center. He managed to reach the porch of the Flint Street home before succumbing to his injuries.
Shortly thereafter, 16-year-old Ramell Griffin was identified as the alleged perpetrator. It is claimed that Griffin shot Barstow during a robbery at the Recreation Center.
On Friday, Griffin was arraigned in Monroe County Court on charges including two counts of second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was already in custody for charges related to a stolen vehicle incident that occurred on October 15, 2024. Griffin is set to appear in court again this Thursday.
The investigation into the shooting remains active. The Rochester Police Department urges anyone with relevant information to contact 911, Major Crimes at (585)-428-7157, or Crime Stoppers at (585)-423-9300.
