Alexandria, LA (6/3/24) – On Sunday night, June 2, 2024, at approximately 9:15 PM, the Alexandria Police Department (APD) responded to reports of a shooting in the 800 block of Stracener Street. The incident occurred in an area with minimal street lighting, just north of North 16th Street Bridge.
Upon arrival, officers found a scene marked by multiple shell casings. Police units were strategically positioned to illuminate the area and facilitate a thorough investigation. The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. As of now, APD has not released information regarding the victim’s condition or a potential motive behind the shooting.
The community has raised concerns about whether this incident is connected to a previous shooting on 4th Street, which resulted in one fatality. However, APD has not confirmed any link between the two events.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information related to this incident or any other crime in Alexandria to come forward. Tips can be submitted to the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416, APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559, or via email at APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
Additionally, Crime Stoppers of CenLa offers cash rewards for information provided through their tip line at (318) 443-7867 or the Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App, available at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
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