Alexandria, LA for release (12/15/25)
On Monday, December 15, 2025, at approximately 4:20 p.m., the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 5900 block of Marthas Drive in reference to a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers learned that a 31-year-old male, identified as Avery Lewis, had been shot. Preliminary investigation indicates that Lewis jumped into a parked delivery truck in a threatening manner. The driver, identified as Robin Volson, discharged a firearm in self-defense. After Volson fired his handgun, he immediately called APD to report the incident.
Lewis sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
It appears this incident is connected to a prior shooting that occurred on November 8, 2025, in the 1800 block of Henry Street. The Henry Street incident was a home invasion investigated by the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, in which the resident, Volson, shot and killed the intruder, Devante Thomas. Investigators have determined that Lewis and Thomas were known acquaintances. Evidence suggests that the Marthas Drive incident may have been motivated by retaliation related to the Henry Street incident.
Investigators believe this is an isolated incident between two individuals.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. At this time, no charges have been filed against Robin Volson in connection with the Marthas Drive incident.
Anyone with additional information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Alexandria Police Department.
Further updates will be released as information becomes available.
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: [email protected].
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.
