Alexandria, LA for release (12/8/25)
On Sunday, December 7, 2025, at approximately 11:58 am, the Alexandria Police Department responded to a shooting in the 1700 block of Olive Street. One person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Later the same day, the Alexandria Police Department arrested 35-year-old James Mims in connection with this domestic-related shooting. Mims was charged with one count of aggravated second-degree battery and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.
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.
