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Violent Night: 2 Injured In Separate Shootings In Region Hours Apart Violent Night: 2 Injured In Separate Shootings In Region Hours Apart
Violent Night: 2 Injured In Separate Shootings In Region Hours Apart 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…

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Man Stabs 33-Year-Old Near Shuttered Church In Region, Runs From Cops, Police Say Man Stabs 33-Year-Old Near Shuttered Church In Region, Runs From Cops, Police Say
Man Stabs 33-Year-Old Near Shuttered Church In Region, Runs From Cops, Police Say A 49-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly stabbing another man multiple times near a shuttered church in the region. Emergency crews in Albany were called at around 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, for a stabbing near Central Avenue and Robin Street. The incident happened just steps from the Blessed Hope Worship Center, which is now listed as permanently closed. Officers found a 33-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his back and torso, according to Albany Police. He was transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries. A…

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by Michael Mashburn
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37-Year-Old Charged In Man’s Shooting Death In Region 37-Year-Old Charged In Man’s Shooting Death In Region
37-Year-Old Charged In Man’s Shooting Death In Region A suspect is behind bars days after a 39-year-old man from the region was found shot to death in broad daylight. Kerdel Young, of Albany, was arrested for second-degree murder Tuesday, Feb. 14, in connection to the death of 39-year-old Anthony Dias, according to Albany Police. Earlier Report: ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Albany Officers were called at around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, with reports of shots fired in the West Hill neighborhood, near Sherman and Quail streets.  When they arrived, they found Dias, of Watervliet, lying outside suffering…

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ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Region ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Region
ID Released For 39-Year-Old Killed In Daytime Shooting In Region 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…

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39-Year-Old Dies In Daytime Shooting In Region 39-Year-Old Dies In Daytime Shooting In Region
39-Year-Old Dies In Daytime Shooting In Region 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…

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Man Accused Of Gunning Down 18-Year-Old In Region Enters Plea Man Accused Of Gunning Down 18-Year-Old In Region Enters Plea
Man Accused Of Gunning Down 18-Year-Old In Region Enters Plea The man accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old man in the region has formally responded to the charges against him. Brian Moses, age 20, of Albany, pleaded not guilty to one count of second-degree murder Tuesday, Oct. 11, in Albany County Supreme Court in the killing of William Sanders. Earlier Report: Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old Nabbed After Hours-Long Standoff In Albany According to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office, Moses intentionally shot Sanders at a home near Hamilton and Quail streets in Albany on Friday, Sept. 30. When police arrived, they found Sande…

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Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old Nabbed After Hours-Long Standoff In Region Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old Nabbed After Hours-Long Standoff In Region
Suspect In Fatal Shooting Of 18-Year-Old Nabbed After Hours-Long Standoff In Region The suspect accused of fatally shooting an 18-year-old man in the region is behind bars following an hours-long standoff with police. Albany Police were called at around 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, with reports of a shooting at a home on Hamilton Street near Quail Street. Earlier Report: Fatal Shooting Leads To Standoff With Police In Albany When officers arrived, they found 18-year-old William Sanders lying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds, department spokesperson Steve Smith said. Sanders was pronounced dead at the scene. Police were then informed that the suspect had barricaded…

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Man Points Loaded Gun At 2 Women Inside Home In Region, Police Say Man Points Loaded Gun At 2 Women Inside Home In Region, Police Say
Man Points Loaded Gun At 2 Women Inside Home In Region, Police Say A man is facing charges after allegedly pointing a loaded handgun at two women during an altercation at a home in the region. Albany police responded to an apartment complex near Park Avenue and Quail Street at around noon on Sunday, Sept. 18, after getting reports of a man inside with a gun. When officers arrived, they found several people inside the apartment and witnessed one person throw a loaded handgun out of a window, police said. Investigators determined that 56-year-old Ike Weems, of Albany, had threatened two women inside the unit by pointing the weapon at them. There were no r…

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Man Found Shot To Death In Region Man Found Shot To Death In Region
Man Found Shot To Death In Region 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-…

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