City of Alexandria issued the following announcement on Nov. 24
The Alexandria Police continues their response to a barricade situation in the 1000 block of Woods Place.
The incident started as a call for service for shots fired during a road-rage incident. Through investigations, APD confirmed the incident, and located the suspect at his home in the 1000 block of Woods Place.
Officers attempted to apprehend the suspect around 12 p.m. Tuesday, November 23. The suspect refused to surrender and barricaded himself in the home.
During the stand-off, the suspect shot several rounds at officers. No officers have discharged their weapon in this incident.
“Alexandria Police Department will make every effort to end this peacefully,” said Chief of Police Don Hayes. “I am proud of all the officers involved including the support officers from Fairfax County and the patience all the officers involved have exhibited.”
While the incident is near Alexandria City High School, school is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday and students remain unaffected by this incident.
Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to reach out to APD’s non-emergency line at 703.746.4444.
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