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Man shot in Old Town on Wednesday, 2 suspects sought

Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Jarvis)

A man was shot in the leg on Wednesday night in the 300 block of N. West Street, according to Alexandria Police Department dispatches. The injury was deemed non-life-threatening, according to APD.

APD received multiple calls of six to eight shots fired in the 300 block of N. West Street at around 9:45 p.m. Police reviewed security footage from the scene and saw two individuals walk into a playground area, fire multiple shots in a westbound direction, and then flee the scene eastbound, according to radio dispatches.

A window was also shot out at a rental office in the 1500 block of Princess Street — about 450 feet away from where the shots were fired, according to dispatches.

No arrests have been announced. APD said on Facebook that the investigation is ongoing.

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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