Alexandria, La. (3/22/2026) – An Alexandria 9th Street shooting sent one person to the hospital and ended with an arrest.
The shooting happened Friday, March 20, around 3:50 p.m. in the 2700 block of 9th Street.
Alexandria Police responded after a victim arrived at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. The victim was treated for injuries. Police have not released their condition.
Officers identified 18-year-old Kaden Johnson as a suspect in the case.
He was arrested and charged with:
• Attempted Second-Degree Murder
Johnson was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center.
Police say the investigation remains ongoing. Detectives are still working to determine what led to the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559.
You can also email tips to APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
Crime Stoppers of CenLa is offering cash rewards. Call (318) 443-7867 or use the P3 Tipster app to submit information.
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