Officers with the Alexandria Police Department responded to reports of gunfire near the South Traffic Circle on Saturday, July 12, at approximately 3:30pm. The investigation revealed that shots had been exchanged between the occupants of two vehicles. During the incident, a vehicle driven by an uninvolved motorist was also struck. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

During the initial investigation, one suspect vehicle was identified as a blue Chevrolet Malibu. The following day, Sunday, July 13, detectives located a second vehicle believed to be involved—a white Ford Crown Victoria.

Alexandria Police arrested Austin Page, 24, and Joshua Henderson, 25, both of Alexandria, in connection with the July 12 shooting on Saturday, July 20, at approximately 2:30pm. Both individuals were booked into the Rapides Parish Jail on charges of Illegal Use of a Weapon. Bond for each suspect was set at $100,000.

These arrests were made possible through crucial information provided by a witness following the department’s public call for assistance.

Chief Chad Gremillion stated: “We are grateful to the community members who stepped forward with information. Every tip matters. When the public gets involved, it gives us the tools we need to hold violent offenders accountable and keep our neighborhoods safe.”

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.