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Albany Police Investigating Fatal Shooting At Downtown Venue

WAMC Photo by Dave Lucas

Albany police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning.

Officers responded to reports of shots fired at Levels Banquet Hall on North Pearl Street around 2:45 a.m.

Police say upon arrival, officers located a 33-year-old male victim who had been shot in the chest. He was treated at the scene and transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The victim’s identity was not immediately released.

The incident remains under investigation.

Police are asking anyone with information to call the Albany Police Detective Division at 518-462-8039.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted online at www.capitalregioncrimestoppers.com or through the free P3 Tips smartphone app.

Lucas Willard is a reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011.
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