Alexandria, LA (1/27/2024) – In a distressing turn of events on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at approximately 3:15 PM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to a shooting in the 1200 block of Magnolia Street.
A 26-year-old Alexandria man fell victim to a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital for medical attention. The current condition of the victim remains undisclosed, intensifying the concern surrounding this incident.
Details surrounding the motive for the shooting have not been disclosed by the authorities, leaving the community on edge as the investigation unfolds.
In a significant development, an arrest warrant has been issued for 23-year-old Devacheay Martin for one count of Attempted Second Degree Murder and one count of Possession of a Firearm by a Felon in connection with this case.
As this remains an ongoing investigation, the Alexandria Police Department urges anyone with information about this incident or any other crimes in the Alexandria area to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Alternatively, information can be emailed to detectives at APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
For those seeking to provide information anonymously, Crime Stoppers of CenLa offers a cash reward. Call (318) 443-7867 or download the Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile to leave tips and receive a claim number for a potential cash reward as the community comes together in the pursuit of justice.
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