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Police: No Injuries or Arrests After Shots Fired in Old Town

By James Cullum
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There were no injuries or arrests after another incident of gunfire in Old Town.

Alexandria police reported a call for shots fired early Sunday evening in the area of North Patrick and Montgomery Streets in Old Town.

Police spokesperson Amanda Paga told ALXnow that evidence was collected at the scene, but could not confirm how many shots were fired or if anything was hit. She also did not confirm when police received the call. The public was notified in a tweet at 6:06 p.m.

Alexandria Police has seen a surge in calls for shots fired this year.

The incident occurred a block north of the Charles Houston Recreation Center, and is near Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority properties and restaurants.

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About the Author

  • Reporter James Cullum has spent nearly 20 years covering Northern Virginia. He began working with ALXnow in 2020, and has covered every story under the sun for the publication, from investigative stories to features and photo galleries. His work includes coverage of national and international situations, as well as from the White House, Capitol, Pentagon, Supreme Court and State Department. He's covered protests and riots throughout the U.S. (including the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol), in addition to earthquake-ridden Haiti, Western Sahara in North Africa and war-torn South Sudan. He has photographed presidents and other world leaders, celebrities and famous musicians, and excels under pressure.