UPDATE (10:10 PM): APD make an arrest in the case. APD Detectives got their man again!
UPDATE (2:44 PM): Sources confirm the three (3) people shot in today’s incident are in critical but, stable condition.
UPDATE (2:15 PM): Witness reports 9 shots heard in multiple shooting.
Neighbor says his wife heard 9 shots, rapid fire. 3 people have been rushed to hospital. #AlexandriaVA @wusa9 pic.twitter.com/LMSlXQQrv1
— Bruce Leshan (@BruceLeshan) July 27, 2017
UPDATE (2:00 PM): LOCK-IN has been lifted at ACPS
Lock-in lifted at Mount Vernon Community School, Matthew Maury Elementary School, George Washington Middle School and Central Office.
UPDATE (2:00 PM): APD’s latest update on the incident.
UPDATE: Three victims transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. Suspect known to victims. APD continues search.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) July 27, 2017
UPDATE (1:56 PM): 3 ACPS schools are on LOCK IN for now.
Mount Vernon Community School, Matthew Maury Elementary School, George Washington Middle School and Central Office are on lock-in due to police activity in the area. A lock-in takes place if a threat is identified outside of the school or building.
UPDATE (1:50 PM): Photo of car totaled as result of the incident.
— Larry Walston Jr (@DCLurry1905) July 27, 2017
On East Howell. If anyone knows anything please come forward @APDInfo pic.twitter.com/VXH5Xv0lgb
— Del Ray Citizens (@DelRayCitizens) July 27, 2017
UPDATE (1:47 PM): Photo of injured being treated in shooting.
Shooting in the 500 block of East Howell. Two people injured, car totaled, shooter on the run. pic.twitter.com/DuuG97czzy
— Del Ray Citizens (@DelRayCitizens) July 27, 2017
UPDATE (1:43 PM): Sources confirm multiple people were shot in this incident. It is believed the suspect in the shootings knew the victims.
UPDATE (1:36 PM): Fairfax Police helicopter helping search for shooting suspect.
UPDATE: Helicopter is in area assisting APD with search for suspect. See anything suspicious or concerning, call 703.746.4444 or 911.
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) July 27, 2017
UPDATE (1:32 PM): Crime scene tape up.
My car is now part of the crime scene. Not going anywhere today. @AlexandriaVAPD @AlexVASheriff @thezebrapress pic.twitter.com/RVdJhXVzDv
— Del Ray Citizens (@DelRayCitizens) July 27, 2017
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the report of a multiple shooting this afternoon in the 400 block of E Howell Avenue in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.
No details have been released about the investigation and no word on injuries or fatalities at this time. Will update the post as more becomes available.
Please avoid the area. Expect police activity.
