On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at approximately 9:50 AM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 1700 block of Thornton Court in reference to a body of an elderly person being found. At this time, the deceased has been identified as 70–year–old John Gallo of Polk Street in Alexandria, LA. There does not appear to be any foul play suspected in this death. An autopsy will be performed.
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
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