TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Troy Police Department says it has arrested Krista Leverette, 34, of Troy, in connection with the shots fired incident from early Sunday morning in Troy. Leverette was charged with second-degree attempted murder and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Troy Police Patrol Officers say that they responded to the area of Old Sixth Avenue where there was a report of shots fired. Police report that there was evidence at the scene of shots being fired, but that anyone involved fled the scene before police arrived.
Police say their investigation determined that there was an alleged dispute between a male and a female who knew each other. The female allegedly fired several shots from a handgun before both fled from the scene. Police say that the male is not believed to be injured.
Police report that they acquired and executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence on Old Sixth Avenue where they allegedly found a handgun and took the female suspect into custody. According to law enforcement, she is in the custody of Troy Police and will be processed on the above charges.
She will appear for arraignment in Troy City Court on Monday morning. Troy Police asks anyone with information about this incident or any other ongoing investigations to consider contacting the police at (518) 270-4421 or online at the Troy Police’s website.
Abbi Stanley
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