[Archived] Police Arrest Two After Officer Involved Shooting

 
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred this afternoon in the 4200 block of Duke Street. 
 
At approximately 4:00p.m., undercover Alexandria Police Detectives were conducting a narcotics operation involving two suspects. A suspect brandished a gun and attempted to rob a Detective and a struggle ensued. During the struggle the Detective fired one round from his firearm. No one was injured.
 
Donta Boxley, 19, of Alexandria, and Nashay Tillis, 18, of Springfield were charged with Attempted Robbery, Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony, and Conspiracy to Commit Robbery. Boxley was also charged with Brandishing a Firearm.  They were both held without bond.
 
The Alexandria Police Department asks that anyone with information related to this investigation contact Detective Gill at 703.746. 6751.