Alexandria, LA (06/16/2024) – On Sunday, June 16, 2024, at approximately 6:05 PM, the Alexandria Police Department (APD) responded to reports of a shooting at the intersection of Jackson Street and Thorn Street. The victim, whose identity has not been disclosed, was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The condition of the victim remains unknown at this time.
The shooting occurred in an isolated but heavily traveled area on Jackson Street, adjacent to I-49. APD has not confirmed if this incident is connected to an earlier shooting that took place around 12:40 AM Sunday morning at Tennessee Avenue and Levin Street.
APD is actively investigating the incident and has urged anyone with information to come forward. The authorities have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or any potential suspects.
If anyone has information regarding this incident or any other crime in the Alexandria area, they are 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 at (318) 443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App is available for download at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile, where users can submit tips and receive claim numbers for cash rewards.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
