Alexandria, LA (8/24/2024) – A Saturday morning shooting at Siegel Select on MacArthur Drive left a victim in critical condition. The Alexandria Police Department (APD) responded to the scene at approximately 10:00 AM, following reports of a person suffering from a gunshot wound.
When UrbanCast/Involved arrived on the scene, a significant police presence was observed. Over ten police units were at the location, and APD officers had secured the crime scene perimeter with yellow tape. Crime scene detectives were actively placing yellow markers around the building, including the rear, side, and front, as they gathered evidence.
Multiple sources at the scene confirmed that the victim had been transported to a local hospital in critical condition. The Alexandria Police Department later released a statement providing more details about the incident.
About an hour after the shooting, 33-year-old Jeralmy Sumbler of Glenmora, LA, turned himself in to the authorities. Sumbler was charged with one count of Attempted Second Degree Murder and one count of Domestic Abuse Battery. According to investigators, this incident is being categorized as a domestic-related shooting.
The shooting at Siegel Select on MacArthur Drive has raised concerns within the community about safety, especially with the increasing violence in the area. The investigation remains ongoing, and law enforcement officials are actively seeking any additional information that could assist in their efforts.
Authorities urge anyone with details regarding this incident or other crimes in Alexandria 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.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867 or through the Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
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