Crime & Safety

Update: Police Resolve Barricade Incident

Alexandria law enforcement have closed roads around the 300 block of Hopkins Ct. while they investigate a report of a shot fired.

Update: Alexandria Police have resolved a barricade incident that occurred in the 300 block of Hopkins Ct.

At around noon on Thursday, officers were called to the area for reports of a shot fired. Officers arrived and secured the area. Alexandria Special Operations Team, Hostage Negotiation Team and K-9 Units responded to the scene.

Officers attempted to determine if anyone was in the residence.  At approximately 2 p.m., officers entered the residence and determined no persons or weapons were present. There is no further investigation.


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