The city of Albany is grappling with another wave of gun violence. Two shootings in less than 72 hours marked the city’s 12th and 13th homicides.

“We’re going through a gun violence crisis. Without a doubt,” said Albany Police Chief Eric Hawkins during a press conference Monday morning.

The chief believes there are several contributing factors, including police and bail reform.

“Our police reform collaborative that we went through last year has imposed some other restrictions and constraints on some of the things we can and cannot do,” he said.

Hawkins said it’s a problem not unique to the Capitol City.

“Gun violence, homicides are up nationwide eight or nine percent over last year,” Hawkins said.

A 24-year-old man identified as Csar Lewis was shot and killed Sunday on Central Avenue near Robin Street. Police said it appears to be an isolated incident.

“There is some evidence that there was some familiarity with the suspect and victim,” Hawkins said.

Albany Police said Monday evening they have arrested and charged 23-year-old Laquan Fallen with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon in connection with Lewis' death.

Fallen is scheduled to appear in city criminal court on Tuesday.

As that investigation continues, police are also looking into a deadly shooting that happened Friday afternoon on Hamilton Street where a suspect barricaded himself inside a home.

“We had conclusive evidence that the person was holed up in the basement. And he was not coming out.” Hawkins said. “We had to do chemical munitions in order to flush him out.”

The chief said the operation was well executed: The suspect was taken into custody along with a loaded handgun. The incident though has triggered some backlash.

"Many of my constituents have lost confidence in the police chief,” said Albany Common Councilman Owusu Anane. “And as their representative, I’m going to echo that sentiment.”

Anane represents the Pine Hills neighborhood where Friday’s incident occurred. He said there needs to be a fresh approach because the results are not there.

“I don’t blame the police chief for all the violent crimes that are happening in our city,” he said. “But I will say this under his leadership, violent crimes have gone up.”

Hawkins responded swiftly to Anane’s comments Monday.

“I’m not resigning,” he said. “There is work to be done.”

And the chief appears to have Mayor Kathy Sheehan’s support, who applauded the department’s handling of the barricaded suspect.

“I think it's a demonstration of how the use of tear gas in that situation in all likelihood prevented further use of deadly force,” she told reporters Monday.

As Anane goes public with his loss of confidence in Hawkins’ leadership, the chief said city leaders and his department must band together.

“We cannot engage in the blame game,” Hawkins said. “We cannot engage in finger pointing during this period of time.”