Information/photo from a press release
Shortly after midnight on September 17th, Batavia Police received a call from Hope Haven Center at 16 Bank Street in the City of Batavia, reporting a possible homicide incident involving two of their residents.
Upon arrival, Batavia Police discovered the victim, a 63-year-old male, who had sustained serious traumatic injuries. City Fire and Mercy EMS responded to the scene but unfortunately the victim succumbed to his injuries.
Police immediately took Frederick Scott, 53, into custody without incident. Scott has been charged with murder in the second degree, assault in the first degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree. The suspect was arraigned in Batavia City Court by Judge Durin B. Rogers at 1 p.m. today.Scott is being held on no bail and is set to reappear in court on October 6, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.Batavia Police recognize the following agencies who assisted in the investigation: Genesee County District Attorney’s Office, Genesee County Coroner’s Office, City of Batavia Fire Department, Mercy EMS, Genesee County Dispatch Center and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. As this matter continues to be under investigation, Batavia Police will have no further comment at this time.