Rochester shooting victim Kyle Violette remains in critical condition, mother says

ROCHESTER — Kyle Violette, the 37-year-old Rochester man who was shot six times on April 8, remains in critical condition at Boston Medical Center, but his mother says there are signs he is fighting hard for his life.

"He is a strong, strong man," said Cyndi Glenn. "He is still not breathing on his own, but he is aware at times and can communicate by writing or using signs. He knows what happened to him and his first concern was for his daughter."

Glenn said her son thought something bad had happened to his daughter when he first woke up and was in a panic.

"He heard her scream," said Glenn. "Then he heard more shots and didn't remember hearing her anymore. He asked if she was dead. It was a great relief to him to learn she was OK."

Cyndi Glenn said Violette has had multiple surgeries and faces many more. Her biggest concern at the moment is her son's blood pressure, which she said is dangerously high.

"They have been sedating him so he will sleep," said Glenn. "Each day feels like a miracle to me. He was hurt so badly."

Violette was shot six times the night of Thursday, April 8. Jason Levesque, a neighbor in Rochester, Jason Levesque has been arrested and is facing felony charges.

The shooting was allegedly the result of a dispute between neighbors, according to police, who cited witness interviews and video of the incident. Both men live on Summer Street, next door to each other.

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Levesque, 44, is being held in preventative custody at the Strafford County jail. He has been charged with attempted second-degree murder (Class A felony), second degree assault (Class B felony), and reckless conduct (Class B felony).

Levesque, who admitted to the shooting, according to court documents, was scheduled for arraignment on Monday, April 15, at 1 p.m., at Rochester District court but the defense asked for and was granted a continuance.

Levesque is represented by attorney Mark Sisti, who said he asked for the continuance because he needs time to prepare his case.

An online fundraising page has been established to help with Violette's medical expenses at gofundme.com/f/please-help-with-kyles-recovery .

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