Schenectady Shooting: One Victim in Hospital Following Albany Street Attack
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — A 36-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot on Albany Street in Schenectady Friday afternoon, according to local authorities.
The Schenectady Police Department reported that the shooting took place just after 12:30 p.m. near 898 Albany Street. Officers responded to the scene and found the victim with a gunshot wound to his leg.
Paramedics from the Schenectady Fire Department treated the man on-site before transporting him to Albany Medical Center.
The victim is currently in stable condition, police confirmed. His identity has not been released, and no details regarding a potential suspect have been provided as of yet.
The Schenectady Police have not disclosed the circumstances that led to the shooting, but the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to come forward. Tipsters are encouraged to contact the Schenectady Police Department at (518) 788-6566.
This incident marks the latest in a series of shootings in the Albany Street area, raising concerns among residents about public safety. Police have increased patrols in the vicinity as they continue their investigation.