Call for Service Reveals Suspected Weapon as a Toy

Page updated on December 13, 2023 at 3:53 PM
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Call for Service Reveals Suspected Weapon as a Toy

ALEXANDRIA, Va.— On Thursday, May 11, 2023, Alexandria Police Officers responded to the 300 block of South Reynolds Street for a weapon brandishing. 

APD arrived on the scene and investigated the incident to discover that no laws were broken, the weapon in relation to this incident was a toy that a juvenile was playing with before interacting with the caller.

We do think the caller made the right decision and appreciate the community for being vigilant in staying safe. 

 

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For APD media inquiries, contact Marcel Bassett, Public Information Officer, at Marcel.Bassett@alexandriava.gov or 703.746.6600. 

 

This press release can be found at: Alexandriava.gov/go/4611