Man fatally shot in Albany, the latest in a string of shootings
ALBANY – Albany police say a 36-year-old man has died after a shooting on Thursday afternoon.
Police say it happened at Delaware Avenue near Carroll Terrace.
Police had a bunch of evidence markers around the nearby KFC parking lot and a surrounding road.
The road was closed for a time, but is back open. However, the KFC and Taco Bell are closed for the evening.
Albany police investigate a shooting Thursday afternoon.[Matt Soriano / WNYT]
This is the third in a string of shootings in Albany. A 16-year-old is charged with attempted murder after police say he shot a 17-year-old and may have accidentally shot himself as well. It happened on North Allen Street.
Then Wednesday—two 16-year-olds were shot on Quail Street near Spring Street, in what police say was a big fight.
Police still have not released the name of the man who died Thursday.
NewsChannel 13 continues to follow this story. We will bring you updates as we get them on WNYT.com and our later newscasts.