Albany Today, Sept. 3

Police closed access to the Albany Bulb on Monday night while responding to a man with a gun who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis.

Readers reached out to ask what happened. This is what we learned.

Armed man prompts Albany Bulb closure

A photograph of the area showed rows of emergency vehicles blocking the entrance on Buchanan Street.

Albany ScannerEmilie Raguso

If you see police or fire activity, including traffic collisions, photos and videos are always helpful.

We always consider privacy concerns before publishing anything, but seeing the scene and emergency response can make a big difference in our reporting. It also helps us know what questions to ask.

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