
Albany Police: 78-year-old man killed after being struck by car on Western Avenue
By Luis Martinez
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@keyframes spin { 0% { transform:rotate(0deg); } 100% { transform:rotate(360deg); } } Devante Wadjas Pleads GuiltyDevante Wadjas pleads guilty to two separate shootings ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT)- On November 6, Albany County District Attorney Lee Kindlon has announced that the 29-year-old man who shot at two Albany Police officers in December 2025 and was involved in a separate shooting in November 2025 has pleaded guilty to a six-count grand jury indictment that covers both cases. Albany Detectives made initial contact with Devante Wadjas on December 18, 2025, when they spotted and approached him with questions regarding a domestic violence incident. Wadjas noticed the detectives and attempted to flee on foot, where he drew and fired a 40-caliber handgun at the detectives. Detectives shot back at Wadjas, striking him in the chest. He was arrested and treated on scene before bei