Albany Police Department

Yesterday's community Pop-Up BBQ at Grand Street and Madison Avenue was a great success 🍔🌭😎

Thank you to everyone who joined us for food, conversation, and community connection.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next one on Wednesday, July 15th at Sunset Park from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

🚨Please Be Advised🚨

There is a large police presence in the following areas in regard to an ongoing investigation. Please seek alternate routes:

-Lark Drive and Dudley Park
-Kent Street and Partridge Street
-500 block of Third Street
-400 block of Clinton Avenue

At this time there is no threat to the public.

Arrest Made in Flare Gun Incident

A 17-year-old male of Albany has been charged in connection with a flare gun incident that occurred in the area of South Pearl Street and Schuyler Street.

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026 around 11:35 a.m., officers who were in the area of South Pearl Street and Schuyler Street observed two individuals fighting. During the altercation, the 17-year-old male shot a 41-year-old male in the face with a flare gun at close range. The 17-year-old male was taken into custody at the scene.

The victim suffered a serious laceration to his face. He was treated on scene by the Albany Fire Department and emergency medical personnel and transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The 17-year-old whose name will not be released due to his age has been charged with one count of Attempted Assault 1st, one count of Assault 2nd, and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th.

He was arraigned this afternoon in Albany County Family Court and released under the supervision of probation with an electronic monitoring device.