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Gunman Admits To Killing 51-Year-Old Found Inside Car In Capital Region
Nearly two years after a 51-year-old man was found shot to death inside a car in the region, his accused killer has confessed to the crime.
Damien McCaskey, age 28, of Troy, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter in Albany County Court on Friday, Jan. 6, in connection to the shooting death of Danny Pearson, Jr.
Albany Police officers found Pearson behind the wheel of a car near Lexington Avenue and 1st Street at around 8:20 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021. He was later pronounced dead from a gunshot wound at a hospital.
Danny Pearson, Jr. was shot to death inside a car near Lexingt…
Suspect In Fatal Capital District Shooting Pleads Guilty
The suspect accused of gunning down a Capital District man in the summer of 2021 has confessed to the crime.
Albany resident Shimair Perrin, age 29, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter Monday, June 27, in the fatal shooting of Lamon Lanier.
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Lanier, age 34, was shot July 23, 2021 near Willet Street and Hudson Avenue in Albany, not far from Washington Park, according to the Albany County District Attorney.
He was taken to Albany Medical Center Hospital with a gunshot would to his head and died early the next morning from his injuries, police said. …
