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Violent Night: 2 Injured In Separate Albany Shootings Hours Apart Violent Night: 2 Injured In Separate Albany Shootings Hours Apart
Man, Woman Injured In Separate Albany Shootings Two people were injured in separate shootings in the region that occurred hours apart. Both incidents happened in Albany, with the first shooting reported shortly after 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in the city’s West Hill neighborhood, near Clinton Avenue and Quail Street. Albany Police said a 21-year-old man walked into the emergency department at Albany Medical Center Hospital suffering from gunshot wounds to his upper thigh and hand. He was treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The victim told police that he had been outside with a group of people when he was shot. No other informat…
Shooting Victim Takes Self To Hospital After Early-Morning Robbery In Albany Shooting Victim Takes Self To Hospital After Early-Morning Robbery In Albany
Shooting Victim Takes Self To Hospital After Early-Morning Robbery In Albany Police in the region are asking for help following an early-morning shooting that sent a man to the hospital. The Albany County incident happened shortly before 4 a.m. Saturday, April 13, in Albany’s West Hill neighborhood. Police said a 41-year-old man walked into the emergency room at Albany Medical Center Hospital with a gunshot wound to the knee. The wound was not considered life-threatening. The victim told investigators that he was shot during a robbery on First Street between Henry Johnson Boulevard and Lexington Avenue. No suspects had been arrested as of Monday afternoon, April 1…
Drone Helps Nab Prolific Burglar Who Targeted 11 Colonie Businesses, Police Say Drone Helps Nab Prolific Burglar Who Targeted 11 Colonie Businesses, Police Say
Drone Helps Nab Prolific Burglar Who Targeted 11 Colonie Businesses, Police Say A prolific burglar who targeted nearly a dozen businesses in the region was caught with the help of a drone, police said. Albany County resident Jesse Stockman, age 37, of Colonie, was arrested Friday, Jan. 12, in connection with several break-ins at businesses in Colonie. Colonie Police were called at around 10 p.m. for a report of a commercial burglary in progress near Troy-Schenectady and Old Loudon roads. The culprit fled before officers arrived. As police were investigating, they learned of two more break-ins at nearby businesses. Officers then deployed drones from the department’s U…
14-Year-Old Shot In Albany, Search On For Suspect 14-Year-Old Shot In Albany, Search On For Suspect
14-Year-Old Shot In Albany, Search On For Suspect A teenager is recovering after being shot in the region. Police in Albany were called just before 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 5, for a shooting in the city’s Arbor Hill neighborhood, near Henry Johnson Boulevard and 3rd Street. When officers arrived, they found a 14-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his leg. He was treated at the scene by medics and was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators believe the teen was shot by an acquaintance after the two got into a fight, police said. No suspects had been arrested as of Monday, Jan. 8. Anyone wi…
ID Released For Victim Killed In Early-Morning Shooting Outside Albany Home ID Released For Victim Killed In Early-Morning Shooting Outside Albany Home
ID Released For Victim Killed In Early-Morning Shooting Outside Albany Home Authorities have identified a man who was killed in an early-morning shooting outside a home in the region. The incident happened at around 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, in Albany’s West Hill neighborhood, on Judson Street near First Street. When officers arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound to his chest.  He was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to Albany Police. On Monday, Nov. 13, investigators identified the victim as 32-year-old Elijah Thompson. No suspects had been arrested as of Monday evening and police did not speculate on…
New Update: 17-Year-Old Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Man In Albany New Update: 17-Year-Old Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Man In Albany
New Update: 17-Year-Old Charged In Fatal Shooting Of Man In Albany A teenager has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in the region. The shooting happened at around 7:15 p.m. Saturday, July 22, in Albany, near Morton Avenue and Elizabeth Street. When officers arrived, they found Naheim Burbridge, of Albany, with at least one gunshot wound to the torso, Albany Police said. Earlier Report: 21-Year-Old Shot To Death In Albany Was Looking Forward To 'Brighter Future' After HS Burbridge was transported by ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital where he was pronounced dead. On Tuesday, July 25, police announced t…
21-Year-Old Shot To Death In Albany Was Looking Forward To 'Brighter Future' After HS 21-Year-Old Shot To Death In Albany Was Looking Forward To 'Brighter Future' After HS
21-Year-Old Shot To Death In Albany Was Looking Forward To 'Brighter Future' After HS Police are investigating a shooting in the region that claimed the life of a 21-year-old man. Emergency crews were called at around 7:15 p.m. Saturday, July 22, to a shooting in Albany, on Morton Avenue near Elizabeth Street. When officers arrived, they found Naheim Burbridge, of Albany, with at least one gunshot wound to the torso, Albany Police said. Burbridge was transported by ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police did not speculate on a possible motive in the killing and no suspects had been arrested as of Monday, July 24. There were no othe…
New Update: Albany Woman, Dog Missing For 2 Weeks Found In NYC New Update: Albany Woman, Dog Missing For 2 Weeks Found In NYC
New Update: Albany Woman, Dog Missing For 2 Weeks Found In NYC A woman from the region who had been missing for two weeks has been found. Alexandra McGuinness, age 42, of Albany, had last been seen Wednesday, June 28, in Albany, near Grove and Helderberg avenues, according to Albany Police. Earlier Report: Albany Woman, Dog Missing Over Week Spotted On Video In NYC On Friday, July 14, police announced that McGuinness and her dog had been found in New York City and were both in good health. No other information was provided. Original story: Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a New York woman who has been missing for over a week…
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Albany Woman Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Albany Woman
Seen Her? Alert Issued For Missing Albany Woman Authorities are searching for a woman from the region who has been missing for over 24 hours. Okelly Yhap, age 29, was last seen at around 5:30 a.m. Sunday, July 9, in Albany, near Alexander and Clinton streets. Yhap is developmentally disabled, deaf, and has a history of depression, according to Albany Police. She is described as 5-feet-4-inches tall and 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white vest and black pants with blue stripes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department at 518-462-8039 or contact Capital Region Cri…
Albany Woman, Dog Missing Over Week Spotted On Video In NYC Albany Woman, Dog Missing Over Week Spotted On Video In NYC
Albany Woman, Dog Missing Over Week Spotted On Video In NYC Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a New York woman who has been missing for over a week. Alexandra McGuinness, age 42, of Albany, was last seen Wednesday, June 28, in Albany, near Grove and Helderberg avenues, according to Albany Police. Surveillance video showed her the following day walking in Manhattan with rolling luggage and her black labradoodle, “Batman.” McGuinness is described as 5-feet-6-inches tall and approximately 115 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a gray coat, blue jeans, and white shoes. Albany Police said investigators ar…
Deadly Week: 3 Men Killed In Separate Albany Shootings Deadly Week: 3 Men Killed In Separate Albany Shootings
Deadly Week: 3 Men Killed In Separate Albany Shootings Three men are dead following a week of gun violence in the region. Albany Police officers were called at around 12:45 a.m. Sunday, June 25, with reports of a shooting near Myrtle Avenue and Philip Street, one block east of the governor’s mansion. When emergency crews arrived, they found 28-year-old Deandre Morrison, of Albany, suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso. Morrison was taken by ambulance to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to police. A little over an hour later, just after 2 a.m., officers learned of another shooting in the Pine Hills …
Watch: Woman Abandons Cat Next To Trash Cans In Albany Watch: Woman Abandons Cat Next To Trash Cans In Albany
Watch: Woman Abandons Cat Next To Trash Cans In Albany Police are asking for help identifying a woman seen on surveillance video abandoning a cat next to garbage cans in the region. The incident, which was reported by Albany Police on Tuesday, March 7, happened on Friday, Jan. 27, on Sherman Street near Henry Johnson Boulevard, according to police. Investigators said the woman placed a female cat into a duffel bag style carrier and then left the animal next to garbage cans on the street. Video of the incident can be viewed here. An Albany resident eventually spotted the cat and contacted Albany Animal Control. The animal was turned over to t…
ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Albany ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Albany
ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Albany Police have identified a man who was shot and killed during an altercation in the region Thursday afternoon, Feb. 9. Anthony Dias, age 39, of Watervliet, died following the shooting, which occurred in Albany’s West Hill neighborhood, according to Albany Police. Officers were called at around 3:15 p.m. with reports of shots fired near Sherman and Quail streets. When they arrived, they found Dias lying outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said it appears the shooting is not random and happened during an ongoing dispute between people who know e…
39-Year-Old Dies In Daytime Shooting In Albany 39-Year-Old Dies In Daytime Shooting In Albany
39-Year-Old Dies In Daytime Shooting In Albany A 39-year-old man was shot and killed during an altercation in the region, authorities said. Police in Albany were called at around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, with reports of a shooting in the West Hill neighborhood near Sherman and Quail streets, according to Albany Police. When officers arrived, they found the victim lying outside suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators said it appears the shooting is not random and happened during an ongoing dispute between people who know each other. Nobody else was injured. No suspects had been arrested as…
Seen Her? Police Issue Alert For Missing Woman From Albany Seen Her? Police Issue Alert For Missing Woman From Albany
Seen Her? Police Issue Alert For Missing Woman From Albany Police are asking for help in locating a woman from the region who’s been missing for more than two weeks. Skylar Jennings, age 20, was last seen on Monday, Jan. 23, as she left her Albany home, located near Bradford and Quail streets, according to Albany Police. Jennings is described as a white woman standing 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Department’s Detective Division at 518-462-8039. Anonymous tips can also be submitted on the Capital Region Crime Stoppers website. Share thi…
Angry Rider Pulls Gun On Uber Driver At Colonie Hotel, Police Say Angry Rider Pulls Gun On Uber Driver At Colonie Hotel, Police Say
Angry Rider Pulls Gun On Uber Driver At Colonie Hotel, Police Say A dispute between an Uber driver and a passenger ended with the customer pulling a gun on the driver at a hotel in the region, authorities said. The Albany County incident happened at around 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Tru by Hilton in Colonie, located on Albany-Shaker Road, according to Colonie Police. Officers determined that Omjasisa Felder, age 52, of Troy, got into a confrontation with the Uber driver over the details of a ride. During the argument, he reportedly displayed a gun and pointed it at the driver before returning to his hotel room. No shots were fired and there were…
Teens Charged With Attempted Murder In Brawl At Colonie Mall That Sparked Lockdowns Teens Charged With Attempted Murder In Brawl At Colonie Mall That Sparked Lockdowns
Teens Charged With Attempted Murder In Brawl At Colonie Mall That Sparked Lockdowns Two 18-year-old men are facing attempted murder charges in connection with a violent brawl at a Capital Region shopping mall that left a victim with knife wounds and sent some stores into a lockdown. Sincere Ocasio and Brian Strong, both of Albany, were arrested at separate locations in Albany Wednesday morning, Jan. 4, according to Colonie Police. Earlier Report: Knives, Guns Present During Fight At Colonie Mall That Sparked Lockdowns, Police Say Their arrests came a week after police were called to the Colonie Center Mall at around 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, for a reported fight inv…
Knives, Guns Present During Fight At Colonie Mall That Sparked Lockdowns, Police Say Knives, Guns Present During Fight At Colonie Mall That Sparked Lockdowns, Police Say
Knives, Guns Present During Fight At Colonie Mall That Sparked Lockdowns, Police Say Operations are back to normal at a mall in the region after a fight broke out between several people, sending some stores into a lockdown. In Albany County, Colonie Police were called to the Colonie Center Mall at around 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, for a reported fight involving several individuals, some who were armed with knives and handguns. The fight broke out on the mall’s upper level, between Macy’s and Boscov’s. When officers arrived, they found one injured victim who had suffered “minor” knife wounds to his hands and head during the fight, police said. He was treated by medics at t…
Robbers Hit 2 Banks In Albany, Police Seeking Tips Robbers Hit 2 Banks In Albany, Police Seeking Tips
Robbers Hit 2 Banks In Albany, Police Seeking Tips Police are asking for tips after robbers hit two different banks in the region on Friday, Dec. 9. Albany Police were first called at around 9:20 a.m. with reports of a robbery at the SEFCU located on Clinton Avenue. Employees told police that a man had approached the counter, passed a note implying that he had a weapon, and demanded cash. The teller complied and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, police said. Investigators described the suspect as a Black man wearing dark colored clothing. Nearly 35 minutes later, Albany Police were alerted to another robbery, this ti…
Woman 'Severely' Injured In Stabbing Inside Latham Home At Hands Of Ex-BF, Police Say Woman 'Severely' Injured In Stabbing Inside Latham Home At Hands Of Ex-BF, Police Say
Woman 'Severely' Injured In Stabbing Inside Latham Home At Hands Of Ex-BF, Police Say A woman is recovering from “severe” injuries suffered in a stabbing attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend inside her home in the region, authorities said. Emergency crews in Albany County were called at around 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, with reports of a violent domestic dispute at a home in Latham, located on Fiddlers Lane. The altercation was heard by several neighbors, who called 911, Colonie Police said. When officers arrived, they heard commotion inside the home, where they found a 39-year-old woman suffering from severe stab wounds to her neck, head, and face, according to police. O…
Police Seek To ID Suspect In Colonie Bank Robbery Police Seek To ID Suspect In Colonie Bank Robbery
Police Seek To ID Suspect In Colonie Bank Robbery Police are asking for help with identifying a suspect caught on video robbing a bank in the region. The Albany County robbery occurred Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the TD Bank in Colonie, located on Central Avenue, according to police. There were no reports of injuries. Surveillance images released by police show the suspect wearing a blue shirt and black jacket with a black face mask and Phillies baseball cap. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Colonie Police investigations division at 518-783-2754. Anonymous tips can also be submitted on the Capital Region Crime Stoppers webs…
Shooting At Party In Downtown Albany Kills 35-Year-Old Man, Injures Woman Shooting At Party In Downtown Albany Kills 35-Year-Old Man, Injures Woman
Shooting At Party In Downtown Albany Kills 35-Year-Old Man, Injures Woman A gunman is still on the loose following a shooting in the Capital District that killed a 35-year-old man and left a woman injured. 911 calls started coming in at around 3:15 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 4, with reports of a shooting at an entertainment venue in downtown Albany, located on Madison Avenue. Arriving officers found Fareed Sanders, of Albany, inside of the building suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the torso, Albany Police said. He was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital in serious condition and later died from his injuries, according to police. A second victim, a 28-year-o…
Violence Erupts In Capital District: Shootings Kill 14-Year-Old In Troy, Injure 6 In Albany Violence Erupts In Capital District: Shootings Kill 14-Year-Old In Troy, Injure 6 In Albany
Violence Erupts In Capital District: Shootings Kill 14-Year-Old In Troy, Injure 6 In Albany A 14-year-old boy just days away from starting high school is dead following a weekend of gun violence in the Capital District that left six others injured. Calls began flooding into 911 at around 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, with reports of a shooting in Troy, near 6th Avenue and 103rd Street. When officers arrived, they found the teen suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died from his injuries. So far, police have not released the victim’s name pending notification of his relatives. Investigators determined that the boy …
Firefighter Accused Of Following, Filming Woman Under Skirt At Colonie Target Firefighter Accused Of Following, Filming Woman Under Skirt At Colonie Target
Firefighter Accused Of Following, Filming Woman Under Skirt At Colonie Target A Capital District firefighter is facing criminal charges for allegedly following a woman inside a Target store and trying to record under her skirt. In Albany County, police in Colonie were called to the Target store on Central Avenue on July 13 with reports that a man was acting strangely and following multiple women around the store. During their investigation, Colonie Police determined that the suspect followed the women while using his cell phone to film or photograph up the skirt of at least one woman, police said. He did so while in the presence of a young child who may have seen w…
Police Seek Tips After Woman Fatally Shot In Albany Police Seek Tips After Woman Fatally Shot In Albany
Police Seek Tips After Woman Fatally Shot In Albany Police are investigating after a woman was fatally shot in the Capital District. Officers found the 27-year-old victim at around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3, after getting reports of shots fired near North Pearl Street and Livingston Avenue, according to Albany Police. She had been shot multiple times in the torso, police said. Medics treated the woman at the scene, but she later died at Albany Medical Center Hospital, police said. So far investigators have not released the woman’s name and no suspects have been arrested. It's unclear what may have led up to the shooting. Anyone with infor…
Would-Be Elderly Victim Busts Serial Scammer In Colonie Would-Be Elderly Victim Busts Serial Scammer In Colonie
Would-Be Elderly Victim Busts Serial Scammer In Colonie An accused serial scammer is behind bars thanks to a savvy would-be victim in the Capital District. Colonie Police said the elderly woman called 911 Wednesday morning, June 22, saying she had received a phone call that she believed to be a scam. She told police a man had called claiming to be an attorney for her granddaughter and said he needed bail money to get her out of jail. At one point, the man even put a woman on the phone who pretended to be the victim’s granddaughter, police said. The suspects reportedly told the woman they would send a courier to her home to retrieve the money.…
Woman's Death At Albany Apartment Ruled Homicide Woman's Death At Albany Apartment Ruled Homicide
Woman's Death At Albany Apartment Ruled Homicide A woman’s death inside a Capital District apartment is now being investigated as a homicide. Ahsid Hemingway-Powell, age 30, was found dead just after 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, inside her home at the Loudon Arms Apartments, located on Old Hickory Drive in Albany, according to Albany Police. Officers had been called to do a welfare check on the tenant, police said. Investigators had said the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death were considered suspicious, and officially deemed the case a homicide in a statement Tuesday, June 7. So far police have not revealed how the woman died or nam…
Man Shot To Death In Albany Man Shot To Death In Albany
Man Shot To Death In Albany Police are working to determine what led up to a fatal shooting in the Capital District over the weekend. Patrol officers with the Albany Police Department heard several gunshots ring out at around 11 p.m. Saturday, June 4, near Central Avenue and Manning Boulevard in the city’s West Hill neighborhood, police said. Shortly after, they found a 33-year-old man in a nearby parking lot suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso, according to police. Medics treated him at the scene and took him to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. So far police have not identified …
Police Investigating Woman's ‘Suspicious’ Death At Albany Apartment Police Investigating Woman's ‘Suspicious’ Death At Albany Apartment
Police Investigating Woman's ‘Suspicious’ Death At Albany Apartment Police are investigating after a woman was found dead inside a Capital District apartment. The 30-year-old woman was found just after 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, inside her home at the Loudon Arms Apartments, located on Old Hickory Drive in Albany, according to Albany Police. Officers had been called to do a welfare check on the tenant, police said. Investigators said the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death are considered suspicious and they’re asking anyone with information to contact police. Anonymous tips can be called in to 518-462-8039 or submitted online via the Capital Region C…
Man Found Shot To Death In Albany Man Found Shot To Death In Albany
Man Found Shot To Death In Albany Authorities are trying to determine what led up to a fatal shooting in the Capital District. Police were called to an Albany home near Quail and Second streets with reports of a shooting shortly before 1:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26. When Albany PD officers arrived they found a 35-year-old man with a gunshot wound, police said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators are waiting to reveal the victim’s name until his family has been properly notified, police said. No suspects have been arrested and police are asking anyone who may know something to contact Albany Police at 518-462-…
Man Stabbed To Death In Albany Man Stabbed To Death In Albany
Man Stabbed To Death In Albany A man has died following a stabbing attack in the Capital District. Police were called to an Albany home on Washington Avenue near Partridge Street just after 10 p.m. Monday, May 16, with reports of a stabbing. When they arrived they found Tyrome Wallace, age 31, suffering from stab wounds, police said. He was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital where he later died. Investigators say the attack happened inside the home and involved individuals who knew one another. So far police have not made an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Detective Di…