Weekly Safety Report: Shootings, Robbery, and Murder Shake Albany

This week in Albany, New York, several incidents occurred that raised concerns about safety in the area. These incidents included a shooting on Christmas Day where a woman was critically injured, an armed robbery during a Facebook marketplace transaction, another shooting where a woman was shot in the head, a robbery at a local store, and a murder that highlighted concerns about domestic violence. Investigations are ongoing for all these incidents.

A woman suffered a critical injury from a gunshot wound to the head on Christmas Day in Albany. The shooting occurred in the early hours of the morning on State Street. The woman was swiftly administered first aid and taken to Albany Medical Center in critical condition. Investigations are ongoing.

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Facebook marketplace transaction goes bad in Slingerlands

Spotlight News12-28-2023

A man was robbed at gunpoint while trying to sell jewelry to two men in Slingerlands. The incident took place in the parking lot of Plug Power on Vista Boulevard. The suspects, armed with a handgun, had a physical altercation with the victim, stole jewelry and car keys, and fled the scene.

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• Facebook marketplace transaction goes bad in Slingerlands

Woman in critical condition after being shot in the head Christmas morning

WRGB12-25-2023

A woman was shot in the head on Christmas morning near State Street in Albany. Emergency medical personnel treated her on the scene and transported her to Albany Medical Center, where she remains in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing.

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• Woman in critical condition after being shot in the head Christmas morning

Woman shot in head in Albany

WNYT12-25-2023

A woman was shot in the head in Albany on State Street. She was taken to Albany Medical Center, and her condition is currently unknown. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.

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Albany man charged with robbery Saturday , burglary and larceny in September

WRGB12-24-2023

An Albany man was charged in connection with a robbery that occurred at a Price Chopper on Central Avenue. The suspect entered the store, stole items, and threatened the victim with a knife before fleeing the scene. He was later taken into custody without incident at a nearby bus stop.

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Albany Murder Raises Alarming Concerns About Domestic Violence

New York News12-26-2023

A 40-year-old woman was arrested on charges of second-degree murder after the death of a 74-year-old man in Albany. The incident occurred in their shared residence on N. Lake Ave. A witness who also lived in the apartment was present during the stabbing. The nature of their relationship remains unclear, and the incident has raised concerns about domestic violence.

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• Albany Murder Raises Alarming Concerns About Domestic Violence
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