01/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/29/2026 12:15
Alexandria, VA - At approximately 6:36 p.m. this evening, Alexandria Police officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 900 block of N. Patrick Street. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male inside an apartment building suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, as well as a juvenile male with an apparent gunshot wound. Both individuals were transported to a local hospital.
The adult male later succumbed to his injuries. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of death.
Detectives with the Alexandria Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division are actively investigating this incident and are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact APD at 703-746-4444.
APD will be increasing patrols in the area and engaging with community members as the investigation continues.