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Police: Arrest made in killing of Elizabeth Howell, SUNY Potsdam student from Putnam County

Police: Student From Putnam County Shot And Killed Just Off SUNY Potsdam Campus 00:27

NEW YORK -- There was a tragedy in upstate New York over the weekend involving a college student from Putnam County.

Police said Elizabeth Howell was shot and killed just off the SUNY Potsdam campus on Friday night.

Police have charged 31-year-old Michael Snow in her death.

Howell, from Patterson, was a senior and cellist in the school's symphony orchestra.

There was no immediate word on a possible motive, but police said the suspect was not connected to the college.

His car was allegedly caught on camera near the scene of the shooting.

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