Alexandria Police are investigating the shooting of two people in separate incidents over the weekend in Alexandria.
A juvenile was shot in the leg on Friday night, October 23, in the 1800 block of Diagonal Road in Old Town, according to police. The teenage victim was taken to the hospital by his mother, and police found shell casings at the scene.
The suspects in the case are not known, and police incorrectly tweeted that no one was injured.
The second incident occurred a few hours later on Saturday morning, October 24, in Arlandria. After midnight, a security guard got into a fight with a patron at Lilian’s Restaurant at 3901 Mount Vernon Avenue. The patron was shot in the upper body and was taken to the hospital in serious condition, according to police.
The security guard was not charged and the incident is under investigation.
NOTIFICATION :: The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a “shots fired” call for service in the 1800 block of Diagonal Road. There are no injuries. Expect police activity in the area.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) October 24, 2020
NOTIFICATION :: The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a felonious assault call for service in the 3900 block of Mount Vernon Avenue. Victim transported to hospital. There is no threat to public safety. Expect police activity in the area.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) October 24, 2020
Maps of Old Town and Mount Vernon Avenue via Google Maps
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