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Crime Wave Continues: Albany Police Investigating Homicide

The Albany Police Department is investigating another shooting death as a rash in violent crime continues.

Police responded to the area of Quail and First Streets for a report of shots fired around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. There, they located a male victim inside of a vehicle who had been shot.

The 31-year-old was treated at the scene and transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The victim’s name has not yet been released.

An investigation is ongoing. A reward is being offered for information that may lead to an arrest. Those with information are asked to contact the Albany Police Detective Division at 518-462-8039 or can submit an anonymous tip at www.capitalregioncrimestoppers.com or through the P3 Tips mobile app.

 

Lucas Willard is the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.
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