Alexandria: Railroad Avenue Shooting, multiple people injured

Alexandria, LA (8/23/2023) – The Alexandria Police Department (APD) reported a shooting on Railroad Avenue.

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at approximately 1:20 a.m. APD was called to the 1000 block of Railroad Avenue about someone being shot. 

Through the investigation, it was learned that a residence had been shot several times, and one person inside the residence had suffered a gunshot wound.  The victims were transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

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 the phone number (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559.  You may also email information to detectives at:  [email protected]

Call Crime Stoppers of Cenla at (318) 443-7867 to remain anonymous and receive a cash reward.