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Fatal Crash Involving a Pedestrian at 3rd Street and University Street

On Saturday, January 18, 2025, at approximately 1:46 AM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the intersection of 3rd Street and University Street in reference to a hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian. The pedestrian, who has succumbed to his injuries has been identified as 39-year-old Marcus Billops.

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.