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Two killed in Beltway crash in Alexandria

Published May 13, 2022 at 9:45AM

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.

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Man shot in suspected robbery near Van Dorn Shopping Center

By Alan Henney

Published May 6, 2022 at 10:30AM

600 S. Pickett Street, site of shots fired in an attempted robbery, image via Google Maps

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.

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Police investigating another eyeglass frame heist, this time in Old Town

By Alan Henney

Published February 26, 2022 at 10:00PM

Alexandria Police cruiser (staff photo by James Cullum)

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.

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JUST IN: Late-night crash sends several to trauma centers

By Alan Henney

Published February 23, 2022 at 1:10AM | Updated February 23, 2022 at 9:00AM

Map of crash scene at S. Quaker Lane and Duke Street. (via Google Maps)

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.

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Man with hammer attacks several victims in The Shops at Mark Center

By Alan Henney

Published January 12, 2022 at 9:40AM

Alexandria Police at night (staff photo by James Cullum)

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.

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Woman shot during suspected shootout near South Reynolds Street 7-Eleven

By Alan Henney

Published January 9, 2022 at 9:15PM

Alexandria Police at night (staff photo by James Cullum)

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.

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JUST IN: Officials investigate fire at Jordan Street 7-Eleven

By Alan Henney

Published January 3, 2022 at 9:00PM

S. Jordan Street 7-Eleven fire (Image courtesy Will Mahoney / @HeelWillMahoney)

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.

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JUST IN: Man wanted in domestic assault tries to run over officer

By Alan Henney

Published December 27, 2021 at 9:15PM

Location of the Foundry Apartments (via Google Maps)

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.

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Man shot near Braddock Road Metro Sunday night

By Alan Henney

Published December 6, 2021 at 9:30AM | Updated December 6, 2021 at 1:58PM

Alexandria Police at night (staff photo by James Cullum)

(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.

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Alexandria police investigating possible home invasion robbery

By Alan Henney

Published December 4, 2021 at 9:00AM | Updated December 6, 2021 at 11:04AM

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.

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Alexandria man identified after Sunday’s crash at Duke Street overpass on Interstate 395

By Alan Henney

Published November 28, 2021 at 5:35PM | Updated November 30, 2021 at 5:16PM

Fatal crash on I-395 at Duke Street (via VDOT)

(Updated at 5 p.m. on Nov. 30) Virginia State Police have released the identity of the driver in Sunday’s fatal single-vehicle crash at the Duke Street overpass of Interstate 395 on Sunday.

Alexandria resident Eric G. Jones, 46, was killed after his SUV crashed and became wedged under the overpass.