Schenectady Police investigating Albany Street stabbing

The Schenectady Police Department reported the investigation of a stabbing that occurred on Friday night near the 1700 block of Albany Street.

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department reported the investigation of a stabbing that occurred on Friday night near the 1700 block of Albany Street. Officers say when they arrived at the scene around 8:25 p.m. they found a 43-year-old victim who had been stabbed several times and had life-threatening injuries.

The victim was reportedly transported to Albany Medical Center to be treated for his injuries. His condition was stabilized at the hospital.

Upon further investigation, police report finding camera footage of the incident and a suspect description. After about an hour and a half, police were able to locate the suspect who they say is Belford Atchison, 23, of Schenectady. Atchison was detained and interviewed before being arrested.

Charges

• First-degree assault
• Third-degree criminal possession of a weapon
• First-degree reckless endangerment

Atchison was held for arraignment at Schenectady County Jail. Schenectady Police ask anyone with information on the incident to contact their tip line at (518) 788-6566.