A man from Schenectady, aged 23, is facing accusations of stabbing another man in the Hamilton Hill area of the city last week.
Police in Schenectady were able to locate Belford Atchison on Friday night, approximately two hours after responding to a violent incident on Albany Street.
Atchison is now facing a trio of serious felony charges, including reckless endangerment, possession of a criminal weapon, and assault.
Following his arrest, Atchison was held for arraignment at the Schenectady County jail.
The victim, a 43-year-old man who has not been identified, was discovered with multiple severe wounds, bleeding profusely. According to a press release, his injuries were initially deemed “life-threatening”. He was rushed to Albany Medical Center, where his condition has since improved and stabilized.
What remains uncertain is the alleged motive behind Atchison’s actions, as well as any potential relationship or connection he may have had with the victim.
Requests for comment from the Schenectady police department were not immediately answered.
The Schenectady Police Department is urging anyone with information related to this incident to reach out to their tip line at 518-788-6566.
Disagree. Need more evidence before jumping to conclusions.
Disagree. Innocent until proven guilty.
Disagree. Let’s wait for all the facts to come out before judging.
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