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Police: Juvenile arrested after shots fired in West End

 

A juvenile was arrested in connection to a report of shots fired in the West End on Sunday afternoon, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

No one was injured in the incident, which occurred at around 3:15 p.m. near condominiums in the 3300 block of S. 28th Street.

Police are still investigating the incident. No details regarding the suspect were released, except that the person is a juvenile.

“On arrival police located evidence that shots were fired, and discovered property damage in the area,” APD said in a release. “No injuries were reported. Shortly after police apprehended a juvenile in connection to the incident. While APD has made an arrest, we are still investigating this incident.”

The area is less than a block from the Alexandria Health Department’s office at 4480 King Street.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Detective Robert Pond at 703-746-6703 or [email protected], or the police non-emergency line at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.

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