[Archived] Alexandria Police Department Make Arrests in Reynolds Street Shooting

ALEXANDRIA, VA. – The Alexandria Police Department has made multiple arrests in a shooting that occurred late Sunday afternoon, involving an innocent bystander.  

A report of shots fired was received on January 9, 2022, at approximately 3:20 p.m. in the unit block of South Reynolds Street.  APD Investigation revealed two suspects exited the 7-Eleven store and approached their parked vehicle. One suspect retrieved a firearm from the vehicle and then fired shots at the occupants of another parked vehicle.  The second suspect fired shots at the same vehicle as it drove away from the scene. The suspects fled the scene and were later apprehended by APD Patrol Officers. 

During the altercation, an innocent bystander was shot.  The victim, a 26-year-old female, city of Alexandria resident was transported to the hospital by a Good Samaritan. The victim is currently in stable condition with life-threatening injuries.  

Three suspects have been arrested so far in this incident:

Maurice Turner, 18, city of Alexandria resident, and he is charged with malicious wounding by mob, use of firearm in the commission of a felony, concealed weapon, shooting missiles into an occupied vehicle, and unlawful discharge of a firearm. 

Damonte Martin, 21, a Lincolnia, Fairfax County resident, and he is charged with malicious wounding by mob, use of firearm in the commission of a felony, concealed weapon, shooting missiles into an occupied vehicle, and unlawful discharge of a firearm. 

Donovan Copeland, 20, city of Alexandria resident, and he is charged with malicious wounding by mob and concealed weapon. 

This case is still under investigation, and we are asking anyone with information to please reach out to APD Detective Stephen Riley by phone at 703.746.6225, email at Stephen.Riley@Alexandriava.gov or call APD’s non-emergency number at 703.746.4444.  Tips can be anonymous.

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/125676 

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