SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Schenectady Police Department is investigating a homicide that took place in a building on Crane Street. Police said a woman was found dead after being shot multiple times.
Around 11 a.m. on Monday. Schenectady police went to 953 Crane Street for a welfare check. Once there, officers found the woman who had been shot. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police are now turning to businesses in the area for help.
“We’re always looking for all different cameras. Obviously, we have a great network of cameras here in the city,” Lieutenant Ryan Macherone from Schenectady Police said. “But in that area, we have several businesses, a bank, and some other areas that we’ll be looking for security footage as well.”
The victim’s name is being withheld at this time, pending notification of the family. Police said there is currently no suspect information available.
“At this time, we are looking for a suspect; our investigators are actively investigating the situation,” Lieutenant Macherone said.
The incident is being investigated by the Schenectady Police Department’s Detective Division. Anyone with information can call the Tips Line at (518) 788-6566. Stick with NEWS10 for updates.