Alexandria, LA (March 17, 2024) – According to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office Inmate Inquiry System, an Alexandria man has been arrested and charged with 2nd-degree murder in connection with a domestic-related incident.
Gary Arnez Lee, Jr., aged 32, was booked into Rapides Parish Detention Center 1 at 12:31 am.
The Alexandria Police Department (APD) released a statement regarding the incident. On Saturday, March 16, 2024, at approximately 5:25 PM, APD responded to the 2500 block of Los Angeles Street following reports of a domestic-related stabbing involving a father and son. Gary Lee Sr., aged 60 of Alexandria, was pronounced deceased at a local hospital due to multiple stab wounds. Subsequently, 32-year-old Gary Lee Jr. of Alexandria was apprehended by the Alexandria Police Department in connection with this case. Gary Lee Jr. is facing one count of Second Degree Murder.
Lee’s bond has been set at $1,000,000.
The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing, and no further details have been disclosed at this time. Updates will be provided as additional information becomes available.
Individuals with any information pertaining to this incident or any other criminal activity in the Alexandria area are urged to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Alternatively, information can be submitted via email to APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers of CenLa offers a cash reward for valuable tips. They can be reached at (318) 443-7867. Additionally, individuals can download the Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile to submit tips securely and receive a claim number for potential rewards.
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Source: RPSO, APD
