The Alexandria Police Department has arrested five individuals and is searching for three others in connection with the August 13, 2026, homicide of 20-year-old Patrick Battles III.
On Thursday, August 13, at approximately 10:50 p.m., officers responded to a local hospital regarding a gunshot victim. Battles succumbed to his injuries, and investigators later determined the shooting occurred in the 3700 block of 3rd Street.
Arrests Made
- Tyler Winchester, 20 — Arrested Friday, August 14, and charged with illegal use of a weapon and negligent carrying of a weapon.
- Tijah Foster, 21 — Arrested Monday, August 17, and charged with second-degree murder.
- Xavier Walker, 21 — Arrested Monday, August 17, and charged with illegal use of a weapon and negligent carrying of a weapon.
- Jamarion Williams, 22 — Arrested Monday, August 17, and charged with illegal use of a weapon and negligent carrying of a weapon.
- Jaylynn Wayford, 22 — Arrested Monday, August 17, and charged with illegal use of a weapon and negligent carrying of a weapon.
Suspects Sought
The Alexandria Police Department is actively seeking the following individuals:
- Aaron Freeman, 19
- Kenneth Morris, 19
- Raymond Sanders, 26
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Freeman, Morris, or Sanders, or details concerning the homicide, is asked to contact the Alexandria Police Department.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
See the attached suspect photographs.
