Alexandria, LA (3/7/2023) – The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is investigating a shooting that occurred this morning on South Street and Furby Street.
At approximately 08:17 AM, the APD was dispatched to the 1000 block of South Street about gunshots being fired. Upon Officers’ arrival, they discovered 38-year-old male Montravious Gibson, from Alexandria, LA, lying on the ground, deceased on Furby Street near its intersection with South Street.
Upon investigation by Alexandria Detectives, Donquil Gatson, 25, from Alexandria, LA, was arrested and charged with one count of 2nd Degree Murder.
This is currently an ongoing investigation.
If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559.
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