On October 8, 2023, at approximately 11:15 a.m., Albany police responded to reports of a shooting near the intersection of North Swan Street and Third Street. Upon arrival, officers found evidence consistent with gunfire. The victim, identified as 30-year-old Rakeem Charleston of Albany, had sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to Albany Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Investigations revealed that Charleston and the suspect were acquainted prior to the i
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