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Homicide in the 2700 block of Overton Street

Alexandria, LA for release (6/18/24)

On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at approximately 7:19 PM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Overton Street in reference to a shooting where one person was found deceased.  Officers located and pursued a vehicle involved in the shooting.  The occupants abandoned the vehicle at Monroe Street and Louisiana Avenue fleeing on foot. Officers cordoned off an area and conducted a thorough search but were unable to locate the suspects.

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.