ALBANY, NY (WRGB) — The 29-year-old man who shot at two Albany Police Officers in December 2025 and was involved in a separate shooting in the city weeks before has pleaded guilty to a six-count grand jury indictment that covers both cases.
Albany County District Attorney Lee C. Kindlon announced that Devante Wadjas pleaded guilty in front of the Honorable Andra Ackerman Friday afternoon to two counts of Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree.
Wadjas was slated to stand trial starting Monday for the two shooting incidents. He is facing up to 75 years to life in state prison when he is sentenced on Jan. 6, 2027, at 3 p.m.
“Mr. Wadjas chose today to plead guilty because the proof in this case was overwhelming,” DA Kindlon said. “This case is a stark reminder of the risks faced each day by our law enforcement officers. Today’s plea should send a clear message that our Office will vigorously prosecute those who would use violence against them as they perform their duty to keep us safe.”
On Dec. 18, 2025, at around 1:13 p.m., two Albany Police Detectives attempted to apprehend Wadjas near 69 Trinity Place in relation to ongoing felony investigations. Wadjas spotted the APD Detectives and fled on foot. While running from the Detectives, he drew a loaded Taurus .40-caliber handgun and fired four shots at the officers, who then returned fire and struck Wadjas…