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Police said a 34-year-old man suffered severe injuries when another man struck him several times with a sword at the Capital Connections Drop-In Center in Albany on Monday, Aug. 29.
The victim was identified by News 10 as 34-year-old Jon Romano, who served 15 years in prison for attempted murder after opening fire at Columbia High School in East Greenbush in February 2004.
In that incident, Romano fired three shots from a shotgun, hitting a special education teacher in the leg before an assistant principal tackled him. There were no fatalities.
Following the sword attack in Albany Monday, Aug. 29, police found Romano with critical injuries to his arms and legs, according to reports.
He was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
The suspect, Randell Mason, age 42, of Albany, was arrested shortly after the attack when an officer saw him walking near the shelter, located on Sheridan Avenue.
Mason was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court Tuesday, Aug. 30, on one count of second-degree attempted murder.
The attack is believed to have started with an argument between Mason and Romano, who works at the shelter, according to reports.
The organization said it would arrange for a trauma response team to support its staff and other guests who witnessed the attack.
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