Press release
The Batavia Police Department is actively investigating the assault at 337 Ellicott St.
Today, the Batavia Police arrested Rashawn L. GOSIER for Assault 1st and Attempted Murder. GOSIER was arraigned in Batavia City Court and remanded to the Genesee County Jail.
The victim was located and interviewed after they were treated and released from an area hospital. The victim was stabbed by a stabbing instrument. GOSIER and the victim knew each other through a mutual acquaintance.
The Batavia Police Department is not releasing the victim’s information as this is an on-going investigation. Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Batavia Police Department, Detective Wojtaszczyk; 585-345-6357, or the confidential tip line.
The Batavia Police Department can be reached at 585-345-6350, the confidential tip line at 585-345-6370 or online at http://www.batavianewyork.com/police-department/webforms/report-suspicious-drug-orcriminal-activity. ###
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