Alexandria, LA (3/31/24) — Early Sunday morning, the Alexandria Police Department (APD) responded to reports of gunfire in the 4100 block of Pisciotta Street.
Upon arrival at approximately 3:08 AM, responders discovered the body of 49-year-old Alexandria resident Jesse Lee Tatum, III, who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
The incident is currently under investigation by the APD. Anyone with information regarding the shooting or other criminal activity in the 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 provided anonymously via email at [email protected].
Crime Stoppers of CenLa is offering a cash reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of the perpetrator(s).
Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling (318) 443-7867 or through the Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App, available for download at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
