ALBANY, NY – 39-year-old Kerdel Young was convicted of One Count of Murder in the Second Degree following a jury trial before the Hon. Thomas Marcelle in Albany County Court this afternoon.

The indictment alleged that on or about February 9, 2023, in the area of 91 Quail Street in the City of Albany, Young intentionally caused the death of Anthony Dias by shooting him with a handgun.

Following his conviction, the defendant was remanded. Sentencing is scheduled for July 15, 2024.

Assistant District Attorney Stephen Lydon, ADA Seema Iyer, and Trial Assistant Ashley Rizzo are handling the prosecution of this case.