Police chase ends in crash after shots fired in Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) - Four people were detained Monday afternoon after shots were fired between two vehicles, leading to a police chase and crash in Alexandria, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

Police said the incident began around 12:40 p.m. in the 400 block of Daspit Street, where occupants of one vehicle reportedly opened fire on another vehicle. Both vehicles fled the area, and no injuries were reported.

A short time later, officers located one of the vehicles believed to be involved and attempted a traffic stop. The driver fled, leading officers on a brief pursuit that ended when the suspect vehicle crashed into two other vehicles at the intersection of MacArthur Drive and Elliott Street.

Four individuals were taken into custody at the scene, police said.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Tips can also be emailed to APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.

For a cash reward, information may be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867 or through the P3 Tipster App at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile