Man Killed, Teen Injured in Alexandria Shootings

Police investigating incident in North Patrick Street apartment

Jan. 29, 2026 at 9:07am

A man was fatally shot and a teenager was wounded in a shooting incident in an apartment in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday evening. Police responded to the scene in the 900 block of North Patrick Street around 6:30 pm and found the two victims, who were both transported to a local hospital. The man later died from his injuries, while the teen's condition is unknown. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or details on what led to the shootings, and are asking the public for any information related to the incident.

Why it matters

Gun violence and fatal shootings are an ongoing concern in the Alexandria community, with this latest incident highlighting the need for public safety measures and cooperation between law enforcement and residents to address the root causes of such crimes.

The details

According to the Alexandria Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting around 6:30 pm on Wednesday in an apartment in the 900 block of North Patrick Street. They found a man and a teenager suffering from gunshot wounds, and both victims were transported to a local hospital. The man later died from his injuries, while the condition of the teenage victim is unknown. Police have not released the identities of the victims or provided any details on what led to the shootings.

  • The shooting occurred around 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Alexandria Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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What’s next

Police are increasing patrols in the area and asking anyone with information about the shootings to call 703-746-4444.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the ongoing challenge of gun violence in the Alexandria community and the need for a comprehensive approach involving law enforcement, community leaders, and residents to address the root causes and improve public safety.