State Police continue to investigate a stabbing that took place this afternoon in East Capitol Park. Two males, ages 36 and 40 were injured and tranported to Albany Medical Center for treatment. The 36-year-old male has been treated and is expected to be released. The 40-year-old male is in stable condition and remains at Albany Medical Center.
State Police have charged 37-year-old Alexander S. Contompasis of Rensselaer with Assault 1st degree, Assault 2nd degree, two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, and menacing 2nd degree. He will be housed at Albany County Jail pending arraignment.
Updates will be posted to the newsroom as they become available.