Alexandria, LA (September 17, 2024) — The Alexandria Police Department (APD) arrested 34-year-old Carnell Nelson, wanted in connection with the August 31, 2024, shooting at 13th and Elliott Streets, following a traffic stop on Monday, September 16, 2024. According to APD the arrest occurred around 2:00 PM in the 600 block of MacArthur Drive.
Nelson, listed as an Alexandria resident in the Rapides Parish Inmate Inquiry System, had an active warrant for one count of attempted second-degree murder. His bond is currently set at $1,000,000.
The Alexandria Police Department had previously issued a call for the public’s assistance in locating Nelson on Friday, September 13, 2024. At the time, authorities disclosed that Nelson was wanted for attempted second-degree murder but did not immediately confirm his connection to the Elliott Street shooting.
UrbanCast reported that a significant police presence was observed on North MacArthur Drive near McDonald’s and Sutherlands’ around 1:30 PM on Monday. Officers surrounded a vehicle with weapons drawn. The driver, identified as Nelson, complied with police instructions, exited the vehicle, and was taken into custody without incident.
The investigation remains ongoing, and APD is encouraging anyone with information regarding this case or any other crime in Alexandria to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Tips can also be emailed to [email protected].
For those interested in providing anonymous information for a cash reward, Crime Stoppers of CenLa can be reached at (318) 443-7867. Alternatively, tips can be submitted via the P3 Tipster App at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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