Attempted Murder in Saratoga County
New York State Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with a stabbing that happened late Sunday night at the Shops of Malta in Saratoga County.
According to the State Police, Shayne F. Vaccaro was taken into custody on February 15th after an unexpected encounter with law enforcement.
Ran Toward Trooper After Stabbing
At approximately 10:19 p.m., a State Trooper was clearing a traffic stop on State Route 67 when Vaccaro reportedly ran toward the patrol vehicle and told the trooper he had just stabbed someone. According to the report, the man was immediately taken into custody without incident.
Moments later, more units responded to a nearby restaurant within the plaza, where they located a 34-year-old male employee suffering from stab wounds to the chest and arm. A Saratoga County Sheriff’s Deputy applied a tourniquet at the scene before EMS transported the victim to Albany Medical Center.
Authorities say he is currently in stable condition and is expected to survive.
Vaccaro Allegedly Waited for Victim to Finish Shift
Investigators determined that Vaccaro allegedly waited outside the restaurant and attacked the victim as he exited after finishing his shift. State Police say the knife used in the incident was recovered and processed by the Forensic Investigation Unit…