Alexandria Police reported another shots fired call for service over the weekend in the West End, and there was also a serious crash with four cars in Old Town that sent two men to the hospital.
The shooting is the third in Alexandria this month, and occurred at around 5 a.m. on Sunday morning in the 200 block of Century Place in the West End near Holmes Run. Multiple shell casings were found at the scene, but no one was reported injured.
The recent string of shots fired calls remain under investigation, with police increasing patrols in an effort at curbing the 2020 uptick. Anyone with information about the incidents is asked to contact Sgt. Taylor at 703-746-6271.
There was also a four-car accident at the intersection of Duke and S. Patrick Streets in Old Town. The accident occurred at around 9 p.m. on Saturday night, and while police initially reported that there were life-threatening injuries, an update later proved that two men involved in the crash were injured but that their lives were not in danger.
NOTIFICATION :: The Alexandria Police Dept. is investigating a “shots fired” call for service in the 200 block of Century Place that occurred a little after 5 am. Multiple shell casings were recovered, but no injuries and no property damage were reported.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 24, 2021
NOTIFICATION:: The Alexandria Police Dept. is investigating a 4-vehicle crash with life-threatening injuries at Duke and S Patrick Streets. It happened just after 9pm. Route 1 NB is closed between Duke St and Franklin St. for the investigation. Updates to follow.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 24, 2021
UPDATE:: 4-vehicle crash at Duke and S. Patrick Streets remains under investigation. Two male victims taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Route 1 NB remains closed between Duke and Franklin Streets.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 24, 2021
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