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On June 5, 2024, 30-year-old Javon Ward was fatally shot near Second and Quail streets in Albany, New York. Shortly after the incident, he arrived at Albany Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The investigation led to the arrest of two individuals. Paul Smith, 21, of Albany, was indicted on charges including second-degree murder, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to the Albany County Jail, with a hearing scheduled ...Read More
The investigation led to the arrest of two individuals. Paul Smith, 21, of Albany, was indicted on charges including second-degree murder, attempted murder, and criminal possession of a weapon. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to the Albany County Jail, with a hearing scheduled ...Read More
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Javon Ward
Male
Black / African American
Albany
NY
2024-06-05
30
Javon
Ward
11/07/2025







