A man has been seriously injured after being shot in the chest in Albany.

The shooting happened around 11 p.m. Tuesday near First Street between Ontario and Quail streets, police said.

The 24-year-old victim showed up at Albany Medical Center emergency room, at which point the hospital called police. At last check, he was in critical condition. Many people live in the area where the shooting happened. It’s unclear if the victim was targeted or not.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Albany Police Detective Division at 518-462-8039. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online to Capital Region Crime Stoppers at www.capitalregioncrimestoppers.com or by downloading the free P3 Tips mobile app. 

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