Shoplifting Turned Deadly at Crossgates | Albany News

Albany News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 1m

A routine shoplifting call at Crossgates Mall spiraled into chaos when cops found a gun on an 18-year-old suspect, who then fled—only for a teen girl to step in and block officers, leading to her arrest too. Another weapon was discovered in the food court, and the suspect, Abdullah Mcknight, was eventually caught and charged with weapon possession and resisting arrest. The girl, armed with a Taser, faces obstruction and resisting arrest charges and was released to her guardian. This wild incident underscores how quickly a simple call can turn deadly when weapons and adrenaline collide. Listen…