In the quiet town of Selkirk, New York, a memorial gathering at Henry Hudson Park on a late summer evening in 2021 turned into a scene of violence and tragedy, claiming the life of 23-year-old Rahmier S. Stevenson. Stevenson, a Black male from Albany, was among those gathered on August 17th to remember another victim of crime when gunfire erupted.
The sudden burst of violence sent attendees scattering, leaving chaos in its wake. When Bethlehem Police and other law enforcement agencies arrived at the park just before 9 p.m., they discovered that two individuals had been shot. Stevenson had sustained a fatal wound, and despite being rushed to a local hospital, he succumbed to his injuries. A second victim, a 20-year-old man from Troy, was also struck by gunfire but his injuries were not life-threatening.
In the days that followed, investigators processed the scene at the park, recovering several shell casings as they pieced together the events of that tragic night. The Bethlehem Police Department, with assistance from the New York State Police, launched a thorough investigation into the homicide. However, the case was immediately met with challenges. Authorities reported that many of the estimated 75 to 100 people present at the gathering were not forthcoming with information, hindering the efforts to identify a suspect or suspects.
As of the most recent available information, the investigation into the death of Rahmier Stevenson remains ongoing. Authorities have continued to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest. Despite their efforts, no suspects have been publicly identified or taken into custody in connection with the shooting, and no charges have been filed. The motive behind the shooting also remains unclear as the case continues to be an active and unresolved homicide investigation.
