A 44-year-old Albany man was shot and killed on Judson Street early Monday morning, city police said.

Ozzie Gardner died from gunshot wounds to his chest following an altercation with the suspect during a party at a nearby residence at around 12:42 a.m. in the area of Judson and Second streets, police said. The two knew each other.

Emergency medical personnel treated Gardner at the scene, but he died at Albany Medical Center Hospital, according to police. 

Police continue to investigate the first homicide in the city of 2024. There were at least 14 reported homicides in Albany in 2023. 

Anyone with information is asked to call the Albany Detective Division at (518) 462-8039. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Capital Region Crime Stoppers at www.capitalregioncrimestoppers.com, or by downloading the free P3 Tips mobile app.