Alexandria, LA (8/18/2023) – Two people were shot on Texas Avenue late Thursday evening and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Alexandria Police Department (APD) released the following report regarding the shooting on Texas Avenue:
On Thursday, August 17, 2023, at approximately 11:20 PM, the Alexandria Police Department was called to the 1000 block of Texas Avenue in reference to gunshots being fired in that area. When officers arrived, two victims were located who sustained gunshot wounds. Both victim’s injuries were non-life-threatening. Both victims were transported from the scene by Acadian Ambulance to Rapides Regional Medical Center for treatment. 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 (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559.
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