On May 30, 2021, a Sunday, Devin P McGlothan, a 29-year-old male, was killed in a shooting incident on Quail Street in Albany, New York. Born on June 5, 1991, in Schenectady, NY, Devin was just days shy of his thirtieth birthday. He was a father to two children, Nalay and Zalon, and was known by friends and family for his overwhelming sense of humor and contagious laughter.
Those who knew him felt they lost a shining light in their lives, as he had the ability to brighten any room he entered.
The circumstances surrounding his death pointed to a violent struggle. According to police reports, surveillance footage from the scene captured McGlothan engaged in a physical altercation with at least two other individuals just before he was fatally shot. The investigation into the homicide led to the identification and subsequent arrest of two suspects.
Two 19-year-olds, Gentil Nshuti and Jihad Ali, were taken into custody in connection with the shooting death of Devin McGlothan. Both were charged for their involvement in the incident that led to McGlothan's death. The community was left to mourn the loss of a man described as a beloved son, father, brother, and friend. His family remembered him as someone who cherished spending time with them, especially on family camping trips.
