Alexandria, LA (6/20/2024) – The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is investigating a double homicide that occurred late Wednesday night in the 2000 block of Simmons Street. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 10:53 PM on June 19, 2024.
Upon arrival, they discovered two individuals deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
The identities of the victims are being withheld pending notification of their next of kin. APD has not released any details regarding the motive, suspect(s), or the ages and sexes of the victims.
This tragic incident follows a string of violent events in Alexandria over the past few days. On Sunday, three people were shot on Father’s Day in separate incidents, and on Tuesday, Ty’rez “K6” Gold was murdered on Overton Street. These recent events have left the community in a state of heightened concern and fear.
Community members have expressed their alarm over the escalating violence. One UrbanCast follower commented, “You and your family are not safe in Alexandria,” highlighting the growing anxiety among residents. Reports indicate that the Alexandria Police Department is currently around 60 officers short, although this number has not been verified.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information about this incident or any other crime in the Alexandria area is encouraged to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Tips can also be emailed to APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
For those seeking anonymity and a possible cash reward, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of CenLa by calling (318) 443-7867 or through the Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App, which can be downloaded from www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
The Alexandria community is left grappling with fear and uncertainty as authorities work to bring those responsible for these heinous acts to justice.
