Crime & Safety
Police Seek Suspect in Thursday Night Shooting on Russell Road
Victim, 28, in critical condition at area hospital.
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 3800 block of Russell Road Thursday night, according to a news release from the department.
At approximately 11:40 p.m., police responded to the area for a shooting. The victim, a 28-year-old male, was located by police suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he remains in critical condition.
The suspect is described as a white Hispanic male, between 18 and 30 years of age, 5’8” with a very muscular build. He had a shaved head and multiple tattoos on his arms. The suspect’s clothing description is unknown.
The investigation is still in the initial phase but it appears the shooting occurred after a verbal altercation between two groups of people.
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Anyone with information about this shooting or the suspect is asked to contact Detective Michael Rodriguez with the Alexandria Police Department at (703) 746-6165.
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