NEWS RELEASE
MAY 14, 2010 #10-020
7:00 A.M. HILDEBRANDT

Alexandria Police Investigate Shooting on Wythe Street

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred early this morning in the 1200 block of Wythe Street.  Friday, around 4:15 A.M., police were called for the report of shots fired in the area of Wythe Street.  Officers arrived on the scene and were unable to locate a victim or witnesses.  Minutes later a victim was dropped off at a local hospital suffering from a non life-threatening gunshot wound. 

Further investigation determined the crime scene to be the 1200 block of Wythe Street.  Detectives are on scene and the investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Section of the Alexandria Police Department at 703.838.4444 or the Crime Solvers tip line at 703.838.4858.  Detectives would like to remind witnesses that they can remain anonymous.