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Police: No injuries after shots fired outside West End apartment building

By James Cullum
Gunshots were reported in the 3200 block of S. 28th Street on Oct. 25, 2023 (via Google Maps)

There were no reported injuries after gunshots were reported early this morning in Alexandria’s West End, according to police.

The Alexandria Police Department was notified from multiple witnesses of two gunshots at around 12:15 a.m. today, according to the police scanner.

Witnesses told police that a skinny Hispanic male with an orange beanie and gray hooded sweatshirt walked out of an apartment building, fired two shots and drove away from the scene in a four-door gray Toyota sedan with damage to the left front bumper, according to the scanner.

APD tweeted that it is investigating the incident and that no one was reportedly injured.

Anyone with information on this incident can contact the APD non-emergency number 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.