Alexandria police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early this morning.
At approximately 1:30 A.M., an officer observed a suspect committing a larceny from auto in the unit block of West Masonic View. The officer approached the suspect. The suspect pointed a gun at the officer. The officer drew his gun in response and fired one shot.
Officers and K-9 units secured the scene and began to conduct a search of the area to locate the suspect, who escaped on foot. Fairfax County and the US Park Police assisted with helicopter searches of the area. A bloodhound from Fairfax County was also used in the search. The department’s Criminal Investigations Section and Internal Investigations Unit are conducting investigations into the shooting.
Per Departmental policy, the involved officer has been assigned to administrative duties during the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Alexandria Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section at 703.838.4711.