Parts of the Beltway were closed for hours overnight as Virginia State Police investigated a collision that left two people — who appeared to be pedestrians at the time — dead at the scene.
It was reported around 11:10 p.m. on the southbound (inner loop) local lanes of I-95 prior to Telegraph Road. This is at the edge of the Alexandria city limits. That is where officials found three vehicles that appeared to be involved.
Investigators are trying to determine the circumstances that led to the two persons being struck, either as pedestrians or possibly after they were ejected from an auto. State police said a Toyota Corolla stopped in the center lane where two men exited the car and then were struck by other vehicles, Patch reported.
DELAYED POST: DOUBLE FATAL CRASH: ~11:10PM Thursday on the Local Lanes of the Beltway Inner Loop near Exit 176 Telegraph Road (Alexandria, Virginia). Local Lanes CLOSED for Crash Investigation. #DCTraffic #VATraffic pic.twitter.com/icBzBw6k5p
— Cordell (@CordellTraffic) May 13, 2022
Alexandria police responded to the sounds of gunfire found a man shot early this morning.
The shooting happened during a suspected robbery just after 1 a.m. behind the shopping center in the 600 block of South Pickett Street in the Landmark area.
The victim was taken to a trauma center. He was last reported conscious and in stable condition.
Alexandria Police spokesman Marcel Bassett said the victim was a 42-year-old male and there were multiple gunshots reported. No arrest has been made and suspect information is not available.
Notification:: There is a heavy police presence in the 600 block of South Picket Street. This is in response to a shots fired incident. One person was injured, and the injury appeared to be non-life-threatening. APD is on scene and investigating. pic.twitter.com/mOTikpMTyT
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) May 6, 2022
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Alexandria had another heist involving eyeglass frames on Saturday. This time, it was at an optometrist on King Street at S. Saint Asaph Street.
Around 1:10 p.m., a group of three males arrived at the optometrist offices in Old Town Alexandria. At least one of them was armed with pepper spray when they entered the shop to steal the frames.
Police described the suspects’ getaway vehicle in radio broadcasts as a silver Toyota Camry with dark tinted windows and Virginia temporary tags.
The D.C. area has had a rash of eyeglass frame heists in the past couple of months. This was at least the second in Alexandria. The previous one was in the West End on January 20.
The thieves are believed to be targeting eyeglasses due to their relatively small size and high resale value.
Notification:: There is a heavy police presence in the 500 block of King Street. This is in response to a commercial robbery. No injuries were reported. APD on scene. pic.twitter.com/3OOOFBpnAS
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) February 26, 2022
Update at 9 a.m. — Alexandria police said Duke Street has reopened in both directions of travel.
Rescue personnel are on scene of a multi-vehicle crash that sent at least three to trauma centers with serious injuries.
It was first reported around 11:50 p.m. on Duke Street at S. Quaker Lane. Firefighters reported three persons trapped in two different vehicles. A total of four or five vehicles were said to be involved.
The wreck has closed Duke Street for an extended period of time, for investigation and cleanup.
Fairfax County fire/EMS crews also responded to assist on the call.
Notification:: Duke Street is temporarily closed between Quaker Lane and Roth Street, this is due to a multi-vehicle crash. Severe injuries were reported. APD and EMS is on scene. No further details at this time. pic.twitter.com/wdskdGYiMo
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) February 23, 2022
4-VEHICLE CRASH WITH 3 TRAPPED— Duke St at South Quaker Ln in the City of Alexandria (from 11:50 p.m.). 3 patients being taken to trauma centers now. @AlexandriaNow #VATraffic pic.twitter.com/8ZbW17fwxT
— Alan Henney (@alanhenney) February 23, 2022
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Alexandria police are trying to determine what led to a bizarre attack last night during the frigid temps that left several persons injured including the perpetrator who was last reported in critical condition.
It started just before 10:50 p.m. in The Shops at Mark Center (1458 N Beauregard Street) on North Beauregard Street at Reading Avenue. That’s where police received calls for help reporting that a man with a hammer entered the CVS and attacked several employees before he headed for the nearby McDonald’s.
Police said on Twitter that a suspect was taken into custody, but early this morning police were still searching for witnesses and evidence. Fairfax County police sent the county’s helicopter and a k9 to assist with the search.
Notification:: There is a heavy police presence near Beauregard St. and Reading Ave. This is in response to an assault on multiple victims from an unknown suspect. The suspect is in custody, Police are canvassing the area for witnesses and evidence. FFX Helicopter is assisting. pic.twitter.com/pEitXrudZa
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 12, 2022
After briefly reviewing the surveillance video, police determined that the suspect appeared to be a man in his 30s wielding a hammer wearing a blue hoodie and gray shorts covered with blood. Officers found him in the 5800 block of Merton Court with a severe head injury.
In addition to the suspect, EMS crews responded to assist at least two others who had been injured in the melee.
Alexandria police are investigating after a woman was shot Sunday afternoon in the area of the 7-Eleven on South Reynolds Street at Duke Street.
Police acknowledged the shooting incident but have not yet commented on specifics. Initial details from witness reports and radio traffic suggest that the female victim had been struck by stray gunfire when gunmen opened fire around 3:20 p.m.
She was taken by private auto to the hospital before police arrived on scene. She was reported to be conscious and is expected to survive.
Police later stopped several suspects and are interviewing them to determine their involvement.
Notification: There is a heavy police presence in the unit block of South Reynolds St. responding to a shots fired call for service. One person was reported injured. APD is on scene and investigating. Updates will be provided when available. pic.twitter.com/AekdmtyBv8
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) January 9, 2022
MORE on Alexandria shooting in 7-Eleven parking lot: police say a witness to the shooting rushed the injured woman to the hospital in their car. She’s expected to survive. @AlexandriaVAPD now say the people in custody are “persons of interest.” @fox5dc https://t.co/jGUzy9lAWs
— Lindsay Watts (@LindsayAWatts) January 9, 2022
A possible firebombing at a convenience store is under investigation.
Alexandria officials have not commented officially yet, but according to radio reports, investigators are looking for four to five men who threw Molotov cocktails into the 7-Eleven on S. Jordan Street at Duke Street around 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
The fire caused significant fire and smoke damage to the store. Fire officials did say there were no injuries reported. Firefighters spent several hours on scene after extinguishing the blaze, which had spread into the ceiling.
Fire investigators remained at the store well into the evening.
Officials have been investigating similar fires at 7-Eleven stores in the D.C. area, mostly in Prince George’s County, during the past few months. The most recent was a fire reported early New Year’s Day in Forestville.
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Alexandria police officers responding to a domestic situation at a high-rise apartment building Monday night were confronted by a wanted man who allegedly attempted to run over officers as he made good his escape.
Police responded around 7 p.m. to the Foundry Apartments at 2470 Manderville Lane, a couple of blocks from the Eisenhower Avenue Metro station, after a woman called police and said she was concerned about her ex-boyfriend, who reportedly had a knife and broke her phone.
Once inside, officers reported that the man had taken off down the stairwell. Moments later, he hopped into a newer model Honda Pilot in which he used in an attempt to run over an officer who had arrived to assist, according to initial reports.
EMS personnel took the officer to the hospital, though the officer’s injuries were said to be non-life-threatening, according to APD.
Police are looking for the suspect and the black Honda Pilot with Maryland tags he was driving. It may have front-end damage and damage to the passenger-side door from trying to run over the officer.
According to one radio report, the man has an extensive rap sheet including several open warrants.
Notification:: There is a heavy police presence in the 2400 block of Mandeville Lane in response to a domestic dispute. During the encounter, an officer was struck by a vehicle and sustained non-life-threatening injuries, the officer was transported to a local hospital. pic.twitter.com/6unJNzQHdW
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) December 28, 2021
(Updated 1:50 p.m.) Alexandria police officers responded to sounds of gunfire last night (Sunday) near the Braddock Road Metro found a man shot minutes later.
Residents who called police around 11:47 p.m. Sunday reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area of North West Street and Madison Street.
Police found the man a block away on North Fayette Street. He was taken to George Washington University Hospital with a non-life threatening wound to the upper body.
Police are working on a suspect description for the shooter who fled the scene by auto.
This incident is currently under investigation. APD is asking anyone who may have information related to this case to contact APD Detective Matthew Kramarik via phone 703 746 6650 or email at [email protected], or call the non-emergency line at 703 746 4444.
Alert:: There is a heavy police presence in the area of N. West St. and Madison St. This is due to a shots fired incident. One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is being treated. No more information at this time. pic.twitter.com/tj2zrzNCsb
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) December 6, 2021
Alexandria police are investigating a possible home invasion robbery near Mark Center.
A woman reportedly told police she was tied up and robbed during an early morning home invasion on Saturday in the 1400 block of Catlin Lane. Police responded to her residence around 5:15 a.m. after she said she had been hog tied and robbed of her car and personal items by two men armed with a gun.
Detectives searched for clues and the suspects amid a large police presence in the area.
Via social media this morning police described the crime as a burglary, not a robbery, however.
NOTIFICATION:: Officers are in the 1400 block of Catlin Lane for a burglary investigation. No injuries were reported. Expect a heavy police presence in the area.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) December 4, 2021
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