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Woman Shot To Death At Capital Region Home With Several Children Present

Police are investigating after a woman was shot to death at a home in the region.

The intersection of Charles and Albany streets in Schenectady.

The intersection of Charles and Albany streets in Schenectady.

Photo Credit: Google Maps street view

The incident happened in Schenectady, at a residence on Charles Street near Albany Street, at around 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 31.

Schenectady Police said officers responding to a shooting found a woman suffering from gunshot wounds and a man with serious injuries. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The man, considered to be a person of interest in the shooting, was detained and taken to a hospital. Police did not elaborate on the nature of his injuries.

Neither person has been publicly identified and no charges have been filed. Investigators did not speculate on a possible motive for the killing.

Several children were inside the home at the time but were not injured, police said. They are being cared for by a relative.

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