Alexandria, La. (10/9/2022) – The Alexandria Police Department has arrested an Alexandria Man in connection with gunshots fired outside a nightclub early Sunday morning.
Matthew Baker, 22, of Alexandria, was arrested and charged with illegally using a weapon, illegally carrying a weapon, and possessing a firearm by a convicted felon.
At approximately 3 a.m. Sunday morning, APD officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Windsor Place about a disturbance with gunshots being fired. When officers arrived, they found two Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies with suspects detained. Initial investigation indicates a disturbance occurred when an individual allegedly stole a gun from another individual in a parking lot. The suspect, Baker, allegedly exchanged gunshots with the robbery suspects. No individuals were harmed, and there was damage to vehicles and buildings.
An off-duty RPSO deputy was in the area and responded to the gunshots, holding the suspect until APD officers arrived.
If anyone has any additional information about this incident or any other crimes in the Alexandria area. Please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6460 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559.
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