[Archived] Alexandria Police Investigate Juvenile Shooting Incident

Alexandria Police Investigate Juvenile Shooting Incident 

For Immediate Release: December 16, 2021

The Alexandria Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a call for service made approximately at 11:58 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021, in which a juvenile arrived at Inova Hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper leg.  While at the hospital the 16-year-old juvenile succumbed to his injury.  

Preliminary investigation suggests that there is no threat to public safety and that this was an isolated incident. We refrain from publicly disclosing personal information when juveniles are involved.  

The investigation remains ongoing.  Any witnesses or individuals with information about this incident are asked to contact Detective Ryan Clinch by phone at 703.597.6355, email at  ryan.clinch@alexandriava.gov or call APD’s non-emergency number at 703.746.4444.

For media inquiries, contact Marcel Bassett, Public Information Officer, at Marcel.Bassett@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.6600

This news release is available at: Alexandriava.gov/125508 

The mission of the Alexandria Police Department is to provide competent, courteous, professional, and community-oriented police services