On June 18, 2026, at approximately 11:41 p.m., the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 4000 block of Lakeside Drive at the Sanctuary Apartments in reference to a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently being treated for critical injuries.
During the course of the investigation, officers arrested 21-year-old J’lon Quinney and charged him with Illegal Carrying of a Firearm with Controlled Dangerous Substances and Possession of CDS I with Intent to Distribute.
The shooting investigation remains active and ongoing. At this time, investigators do not believe there is any imminent threat to the public.
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.
