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No injuries after shots fired in West End Monday night

By James Cullum
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No one was injured after shots were fired in the West End on Monday night (September 20).

Alexandria Police tweeted that they investigated a shots fired call for service in the 5400 block of Richenbacher Avenue at around 8 p.m.

No one was arrested and evidence was collected at the scene. The incident occurred in a residential area near the Willow Run Pool and the Winkler Botanical Preserve.

Anyone with information on the incident can call the police non-emergency line at 703-746-4444. Callers can remain anonymous.

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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.