Alexandria, La. (10/5/2025) – The Alexandria Police Department has confirmed that a man was shot and killed Saturday night in the 2000 block of Kelly Street.
According to police, officers responded to the area at approximately 8:53 p.m. on October 4 after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
Authorities have identified the victim as 30-year-old Juwuan Scott.
Crime scene detectives processed the area overnight as part of an ongoing homicide investigation. Police have not released any information regarding a suspect or possible motive at this time.
UrbanCast extends its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Juwuan Scott during this difficult time.
This tragedy is another painful reminder of the toll that gun violence takes on families and communities. Every bullet fired leaves behind loved ones grieving and neighborhoods forever changed. We urge everyone to put the guns down because every life matters, and every loss ripples far beyond the moment it happens.
Anyone with information about this homicide on Kelly Street in Alexandria is asked to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Information can also be emailed to APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867 or submit a tip through the P3 Tipster App at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile for a chance at a cash reward.
UrbanCast will provide updates as more information becomes available from Alexandria Police.
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