Christofer Kitto, 34, an off-duty Albany police officer, was at a residence when Shatelle Hooks brandished a knife and attempted to rob Kitto. Kitto had been at the Turning Stone Casino and was carrying more than $3,000 in cash. When confronted with the knife, Kitto shot and killed Hooks.
Victim's Name: Shatelle Hooks
Agency Responsible: Albany Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 35
Race: Unknown race
Date of Death: January 7, 2019
County: Oneida
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Threat Level: attack
Off Duty: Off-Duty
Geography: Urban