A man was shot overnight in the Landmark/Van Dorn area, Alexandria police say.
The shooting happened around midnight on the 300 block of South Reynolds Street.
Police arriving on scene found a man suffering gunshot wounds; he was rushed to a local hospital and is currently in critical condition, Alexandria police spokesman Lt. Courtney Ballantine told ALXnow.
Police are continuing to investigate the shooting. At last check, no suspects were in custody.
NOTIFICATION :: The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a felonious assault in the 300 block of South Reynolds Street. The victim was transported to a local hospital. Expect police activity in the area.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) October 10, 2019
Video from the scene, sent by ALXnow reader Matthew Young, shows numerous emergency vehicles and crime scene tape following the shooting.
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