Alexandria, LA (8/20/2024) – On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at approximately 3:54 PM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to an attempted robbery and shots fired incident at a local business on South MacArthur Drive.
The suspect, a juvenile armed with a handgun, entered the business and attempted to rob an employee of merchandise, including firearms.
During the attempted robbery, the juvenile suspect fired a shot into a gun case. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. The suspect then fled the scene in a vehicle, which later crashed at the intersection of MacArthur Drive and Veterans Drive. The Alexandria Police Department detained the juvenile, and charges are currently pending.
The investigation into the attempted robbery and shots fired inside the Alexandria business is ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Information can also be emailed to [email protected].
For those wishing to provide anonymous tips, Crime Stoppers of CenLa offers a cash reward. Call them at (318) 443-7867, or use the Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App, available at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
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