Troy, NY -- Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly announced a guilty plea under the GIVE (Gun Involved Violence Elimination Initiative) program.
Jason Carter, 23, of Troy pled guilty today to one count of Assault in the First Degree, a Class B violent felony stemming from a shooting which occurred on June 19, 2024.
Carter went to the alleyway of the residence at 138 6th Avenue in the City of Troy and shot approximately 7 shots into the side of the residence with a pistol, sending bullets into the residence. Inside the residence, a victim was sitting on her couch with her fiancé and was struck in the head with a bullet fired by Carter. The victim was rushed to the hospital where she underwent lifesaving brain surgery.
Troy Police quickly identified Carter as the shooter. In less than 12 hours, they were able to locate and arrest Carter.
Carter will be sentenced on July 16, 2025 by Judge Sober. Chief Assistant District Attorney Spencer Lane prosecuted the case for the District Attorneys office.
The City of Troy Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office and Rensselaer County Probation all collaborate on the GIVE grant. The grant is awarded annually to select cities throughout New York State.