Authorities in Louisiana Asking For Help Locating Suspect in Attempted Murder and Assault Case in Alexandria

By Evelina Rivers

Published June 25, 2023

Authorities in Louisiana Asking For Help Locating Suspect in Attempted Murder and Assault Case in Alexandria

Alexandria, Louisiana – Authorities in Louisiana are asking for help locating a suspect in an attempted murder and assault case in Alexandria.

On June 24, 2023, the Alexandria Police Department reported that at 10:40 P.M. on June 23, 2023, the Alexandria Police Department received a call reporting gunshots at 1401 Yoist Street. Upon arriving at the scene, they discovered that a 17-year-old male had been shot in the leg. After conducting further investigations, a warrant was issued for the arrest of 19-year-old Patrick N. Johnson on charges of Attempted Second Degree Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Firearm. The authorities warn that Johnson is armed and dangerous.

Authorities are asking that anyone with information about this incident or any other crimes that have occurred in the Alexandria area contact Alexandria Police Detective Division. You can call them at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Additionally, you can also share information by sending an email to detectives at [email protected].

All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

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