Alexandria, LA, for release (6/16/26)
On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at approximately 11:00 AM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Kelly Street in reference to a shooting. Responding officers located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Officers were also able to locate the suspect, 27-year-old Devonte Taylor, on scene. Taylor was arrested and charged with one count of attempted second-degree murder and one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Taylor was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center.
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.
