Alexandria Police Investigate Shooting on North Armistead Street

Alexandria Police Investigate Shooting on North Armistead Street

Alexandria police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, July 24, in the 400 block of North Armistead Street.

At approximately 5:30 p.m., police were called to North Armistead Street for a report of shots fired. Upon their arrival, officers located the victim, a 40 year-old male, with an apparent gunshot wound to the upper body. Paramedics examined the victim and pronounced him dead on the scene.

The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. No motive has been established and no suspect description is available. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Section of the Alexandria Police Department at 703.746.6711 or Sergeant Michael Kochis at703.746.6864.