
Police are investigating a shots fired call at the northern end of the Braddock neighborhood.
Police closed off First Street between Fayette Street and Route 1 this morning around 8 a.m., but reopened it not long after.
“No injuries were reported,” the police department said in a press release. “APD is on the scene.”
Notification:: First Street is closed to thru traffic between Fayette Street and Route 1. This is due to a shots fired incident. No injuries were reported. APD is on the scene. No more details at this time. pic.twitter.com/UZ6xe9T5yO
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) December 13, 2021
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