Albany Police investigating shooting near First and Lark Streets

The Albany Police Department says they are investigating a shooting that happened early Sunday morning in the area of First Street and Lark Street, leaving one person in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers responded to the area around 3:55 a.m. for reports of shots fired.

Upon arrival, they discovered a large group of people in the street, which they dispersed the group and began investigating, said police.

Police were notified shortly after the call that Albany Medical Center had a 29-year-old enter the emergency room with a gunshot wound to his hand.

Through investigation, police believe that the victim was shot during the incident at First and Lark Streets.

Albany Police say the investigation remains ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact the Albany Police Detective Division at 518-462-8039.