The Alexandria Police were called to the 1000 block of Railroad Avenue on Aug. 23 around 1:20 am in reference to someone being shot.  Through the investigation, it was learned that a residence had been shot several times, and one person inside the residence had suffered a gunshot wound.  The victim was transported to Rapides Regional Medical Center and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

This is currently an ongoing investigation.

If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, please contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number (318) 441-6416, or APD Dispatch (318) 441-6559.  You may also email information to detectives at:  APD-Detectives@cityofalex.com