Schenectady Man Charged After Shots Fired

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Schenectady police responded to a report of shots fired near Lincoln Avenue on March 1st, leading to the arrest of 43-year-old Ruben Udairam. Udairam was charged with reckless endangerment in the first degree, a Class D felony, after officers found that a rifle had been discharged in the backyard of 817 Lincoln Avenue.

Why it matters

Incidents of gun violence and reckless firearm use are concerning for local communities, as they pose serious risks to public safety. This arrest highlights the need for responsible gun ownership and the enforcement of laws around the unlawful discharge of firearms in residential areas.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a report of shots fired near Lincoln Avenue in Schenectady around 9:19 p.m. on March 1st. Upon investigation, they found that a rifle had been discharged in the backyard of a home on the 800 block of Lincoln Avenue. Ruben Udairam, a 43-year-old Schenectady resident, was detained at the scene without incident and subsequently arrested by the Schenectady Police Department.

• On March 1 at approximately 9:19 p.m., officers responded to the reported shots fired incident.

What’s next

The judge will determine whether to allow Ruben Udairam to be released on bail at his upcoming court hearing.