Alexandria Police are investigating a number of crime events that occurred during late night hours over the weekend all over the city.
A man was seriously injured in a robbery in the 2500 block of North Van Dorn Street near Ft. Ward Park. The incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 27. A man was robbed and assaulted by gunpoint by an unknown man and woman. Personal items were taken, according to police.
The previous day, a man was seriously injured by several suspects in the 5400 block of Sheffield Court in the West End and was later transported to the hospital.
“We were very busy over the weekend responding to calls for service,” Alexandria Police spokesman Lt. Courtney Ballantine told ALXnow.
A man was also shot in a home invasion early on Sunday morning in Del Ray, and there were calls for shots fired in Old Town and the West End on Friday and Sunday evenings.
This week, police announced they will release year-to-date Part I crime data and information regarding the multiple calls for shots fired in recent months.
NOTIFICATION :: The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a felonious assault in the 5400 block of Sheffield Court. Expect police activity in the area.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) September 26, 2020
NOTIFICATION :: The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a robbery from person in the 2500 block of North Van Dorn Street. Expect police activity in the area.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) September 27, 2020
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