Shell Casings Found, No Injuries or Damage from Shots Fired Near Bishop Ireton

Published January 13, 2020 at 2:15PM

No injuries were reported after gunshots were apparently fired near Bishop Ireton High School over the weekend.

The Alexandria Police Department said Sunday night that it was investigating shots fired on the 200 block of Ellsworth Ave., in the West End.

There were three calls for service resulting from the incident, police told ALXnow. Officers recovered spent shell casings from a firearm, but no there were no reported injuries or property damaged.

NOTIFICATION :: The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a “shots fired” call for service in the 200 block of Ellsworth Avenue. Expect police activity in the area.

— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 13, 2020

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