Louisiana Avenue Shooting; one person was shot in critical condition

Alexandria, LA (4/19/2023) – The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

At approximately 9:43 AM, the Alexandria Police Department was dispatched to the area of Monroe Street and Louisiana Avenue about reports of gunshots and someone being shot.  Upon Officers’ arrival, they discovered a 26-year-old male from Alexandria, LA, that had been shot, lying near that intersection.  The victim was taken to a local hospital by ambulance and was treated for his life-threatening wounds.  The victim is currently stable but still in critical condition.    

Alexandria Police Detectives are investigating the shooting; any further findings will be released later.        

This is currently an ongoing investigation.                

If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559.

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