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Police investigating ‘person of interest’ after man shot near Holmes Run on Sunday night

A man was shot in the 4600 block of Duke Street on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 (via Google Maps)

Alexandria Police are investigating a person of interest after Sunday night’s shooting near Holmes Run put a man in the hospital with multiple injuries.

The incident occurred at around 6 p.m. near an apartment complex in the 4600 block of Duke Street, according to police. A 22-year-old man was shot and suffered “multiple injuries” and is expected to recover.

“APD is currently investigating a person(s) of interest in relations to this incident,” Alexandria Police spokesman Marcel Bassett said.

No other information was released. Shortly after the incident, APD tweeted that it believed there was “no current threat to the public.”

The incident is still under investigation and APD asks anyone who with information to contact Detective John Bratelli via phone at 703-746-6699, email at [email protected], or to call the APD non-emergency line at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.

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