Albany man charged in Second Avenue shooting.

ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — A 33-year-old Albany man has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, in the 300 block of Second Avenue.

On July 9, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting incident at a residence in the 300 block of Second Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a 19-year-old man with an injury to his foot and evidence of gunshots, police said.

Police said their investigation revealed that the suspect, Maurice Steward, was involved in a physical altercation with residents of a home in the 300 block of Second Avenue prior to the shooting. Steward left the home, returned with a handgun and fired shots in the direction of the victim.

Police said Steward fled the scene before they arrived, but was taken into custody without incident on Tuesday evening in the 400 block of Myrtle Avenue.

Steward was charged with attempted premeditated murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

His arraignment is scheduled for this morning in Albany City Criminal Court.