There is no threat to public safety in the vicinity of the MacArthur Village Shopping Center at this time. Reports that a shooting occurred at a local steakhouse were incorrect.
On Friday, September 27, 2024, at approximately 7:00 PM there was gunfire exchanged between two vehicles in the area of Lancaster Drive. This is unacceptable and involves juveniles. The Alexandria Police Department was able to immediately intercede and detain the individuals involved in the vicinity of the MacArthur Village Shopping Center. This apprehension led to false conclusions and emphasizes the need to await facts. It has been determined one individual involved in the initial incident was injured and transported to a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. It is too early to comment any further on details that are still being investigated.
More details concerning this incident will be released at the appropriate time.
This is currently an ongoing investigation.
If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559. You may also email information to detectives at: APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.
For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.
