On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at approximately 11:17 PM the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 3800 block of 3rd Street in reference to a shooting. 58-year-old Verna Francis was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her wounds.
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.
