Press Releases

Shooting Investigation in the 800 block of Ola Street

Alexandria, LA for release (3/17/24)

On Sunday, March 17, 2024, at approximately 5:30 PM, the Alexandria Police Department responded to the 800 block of Ola Street in reference to an individual suffering from a gunshot wound. Don Butler, Jr., 20, of Alexandria was transported to a local hospital for treatment where he succumbed to his injuries. Autopsy results in this matter are pending.

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.