Rochester Police have identified the man shot and killed Tuesday night in the parking lot of the Cedarwood Towers Apartment complex as 26-year-old Bradley Thomas, a tenant of the building.

According to police, Thomas was involved in a scuffle with an on-duty security guard at the East Main Street complex around 9:30 p.m.

Thomas, police said, was threatening other residents in the lobby of the building when the security guard intervened. The altercation spilled into the parking lot and escalated into a physical confrontation.

Police said the guard fired a single round from his legally-registered firearm, striking Thomas in the upper body. Thomas was pronounced dead at Strong Memorial Hospital.

The incident marked the third fatal shooting in Rochester since the start of the year.

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In a press release, Rochester Police said after conducting witness interviews, reviewing video surveillance and consulting with the Monroe County District Attorney's Office, the department determined the case will be forwarded to the DA for further consideration.

Police have filed no charges against the security guard.

MCDERMOT@Gannett.com