Alexandria, La. (12/31/2025) — The Alexandria Police Department announced an arrest in the Gordon Avenue shooting in Alexandria.
According to police, officers arrested 19-year-old John Harrison Jr. at approximately 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
Police said the arrest is connected to the December 28, 2025 shooting on Gordon Avenue in Alexandria.
Officers charged Harrison with one count of attempted second-degree murder and one count of attempted robbery.
Police stated the charges stem from the Gordon Avenue incident and emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities noted the charges are allegations and that a suspect is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The Alexandria Police Department is requesting assistance from the public. Investigators encourage anyone with information to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559.
Tips may also be submitted by email at APDDetectives@cityofalex.com. Anonymous tips are accepted through Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867 or through the Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App available at p3tips.com/community/mobile.
