SCHENECTADY – A local resident of Schenectady, confessed to his involvement in a shooting incident that took place in April 2023, leaving one man injured. This information was confirmed by the Schenectady County District Attorney’s office.
The successful plea is attributed to the recently established Non-Fatal Shooting Task Force. This task force is dedicated to investigating non-fatal shootings with the same intensity and resources as homicide cases.
Christopher A. Brown, a 48-year-old Schenectady resident, admitted his guilt on Monday to a single count of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
As per the prosecutors, Brown is expected to serve a prison sentence of 10.5 years, with his sentencing scheduled for November.
The case originated from an incident on April 25, 2023, where a man was shot in the parking lot of Dunkin Donuts located at 1200 State St. The victim, fortunately, survived the ordeal.
Police were alerted to the incident shortly before 10 p.m. that night, responding to a call from an injured man who reported being shot in the leg in the Dunkin Donuts parking lot.
Surveillance footage revealed two vehicles exiting the parking lot around the time of the shooting. The police were able to trace these vehicles back to a residential address in the city.
Upon reaching the location, officers identified a witness and subsequently identified Brown as a potential suspect.
The victim, after several days in the hospital, was able to identify Brown as his attacker.
Schenectady Police Detective Eric Owens interviewed Brown, during which Brown confessed to being the sole occupant of one of the vehicles and having a disagreement with the victim over car repairs. However, he denied possessing a firearm or shooting the victim at that time.
The case was primarily handled by the new task force, which was established in the same month as the shooting. The task force is funded by the state’s Gun Involved Violence Elimination program.
“Allocating resources to investigate non-fatal shootings is a smart move by the State to reduce gun violence,” stated Schenectady County District Attorney Robert Carney. “These investigations can be time-consuming and are often complicated due to the reluctance of some victims to cooperate. However, in this case, despite the challenges, a diligent commitment of time and effort was still required.”
“The detectives and prosecutors involved in this case demonstrated their commitment and sent a clear message of deterrence – if you shoot someone, you are likely to face at least a decade in prison,” Carney added.
The case was prosecuted by Special Victims Bureau Chief John J. Carson. Brown’s legal representation was attorney Kyle Davis, with Acting Schenectady County Judge Mark J. Caruso presiding over the case.
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