The Alexandria Police Department responded to 16th Street and Stracener Street in reference to a body being found on Saturday, May 10, at approximately 2:35pm. The body has been identified as 35-year-old Loletha Bell, whose death had been ruled a homicide.

This is currently an ongoing investigation.

If anyone has any information about this incident or any other type of crime in the Alexandria area, contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at the phone number 318-441-6416, or APD Dispatch 318-441-6559. Information can be emailed to detectives at APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.

For a cash reward, call Crime Stoppers of CenLa at 318-443-7867. The Crime Stoppers P3 Tipster App can also be downloaded to leave tips and get a claim number for a cash reward at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.