ALEXANDRIA, La. (UrbanCast: 6/20/2026) — Alexandria Police announced an arrest following a shooting that left one person critically injured at the Sanctuary Apartments on Lakeside Drive.
According to police, officers responded to the 4000 block of Lakeside Drive at approximately 11:41 p.m. on June 18. Officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound and transported the individual to a local hospital.
Police said the victim remains in critical condition.
Approximately 18 and a half hours later, Alexandria Police issued a press release announcing the arrest of 21-year-old J’lon Quinney. Authorities charged Quinney with Illegal Carrying of a Firearm with Controlled Dangerous Substances and Possession of CDS I with Intent to Distribute.
Police stated the arrest occurred during the course of the shooting investigation. However, the department did not announce any charges directly related to the shooting.
The release also stated investigators do not believe there is an imminent threat to the public. The statement marked the first official indication that authorities believed there was no ongoing threat following the shooting.
Submitted a Request
UrbanCast submitted a request for information through the Mayor’s Office at approximately 9:30 a.m. Friday. No response was received before the statement was released later that evening. Under the City’s communications policy, media inquiries are routed through the Mayor’s Office rather than through a dedicated law enforcement public information officer.
The shooting remains under investigation.
Editor’s Note: Alexandria Police released the identity of the arrested individual, and UrbanCast is reporting the information provided by law enforcement. However, UrbanCast is not publishing a booking photograph. As a matter of practice, UrbanCast generally does not publish booking photographs for the charges announced in this case unless authorities identify a specific public safety need.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Tips may also be emailed to APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
Anonymous tips may be submitted through Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867 or through the P3 Tipster app at www.p3tips.com.
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