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The shooting happened Sunday evening, July 2, in Troy, at the Family Dollar store located near 102nd Street and 2nd Avenue.
According to Troy Police, two customers got into an argument in front of the store when one of them opened fire.
Earlier Report: ID Released For Customer Shot To Death Outside Troy Store
The victim, 39-year-old Alexander Crawford, of Troy, managed to get back into the store and tell employees he had been shot. Crawford was taken by ambulance to Samaritan Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police did not speculate on what sparked the confrontation, but an obituary for Crawford said he was shot "while protecting his son."
No other customers or employees were injured in the shooting.
On Wednesday, Aug. 16, police announced that a 16-year-old boy was arrested at an apartment in Rensselaer in connection with the killing. The boy was arraigned as a juvenile on a charge of murder in Troy City Court.
The case will be prosecuted by the Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office.
“As we continue our follow-up investigation, we continue to keep the family and friends of Mr. Crawford foremost in our minds,” Troy Police Assistant Chief Steven Barker said.
“While we know we cannot replace the void left by his loss, we hope our efforts continue to support those who have been impacted by this senseless incident.”
Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Troy Police Department at 518-270-4411.
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