Alexandria, La. (10/19/2023) – The Alexandria Police Department (APD) successfully negotiated the peaceful surrender of a person suffering from a mental health crisis.
On Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at approximately 5:45 PM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 1200 block of Wilshire Drive about an individual armed with a weapon and suffering from a mental health crisis.
Officers successfully negotiated a peaceful surrender of the individual, who was later taken to a local hospital for treatment.
This is currently an ongoing investigation.
The Alexandria Police Department would like to encourage anyone suffering from mental illness or who knows someone who is, to please seek professional medical help.
If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please get in touch with the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559. You may also email information to detectives at APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
