[Archived] Alexandria Police Department Makes an Arrest Following Shots Fired Incident on Holmes Run Parkway

Alexandria Police Department Makes an Arrest Following Shots Fired Incident on Holmes Run Parkway

For Immediate Release: August 2, 2021
 
The Alexandria Police Department made an arrest in a shots fired investigation that occurred in the 5400 block of Holmes Run Parkway on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

At approximately 9:05 p.m., two officers on foot patrol in the area heard several gunshots.  The officers located and detained two people and recovered a firearm.  Other responding officers located shell casings and discovered property damage to an apartment building.  No one was injured.

The investigation determined one of the two people detained by officers was responsible for the incident.  18-year-old Mauricio Urquilla Escobar, a male Alexandria resident, was arrested and charged with Throwing/Shooting Missiles into An Occupied Dwelling, Illegal Discharge of a Weapon, and Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute.

For media inquiries only, contact Amanda Paga, Senior Public Information Officer, at amanda.paga@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.6600.