Man arrested in Alexandria shooting incident on MacArthur Drive

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) — A 30-year-old Alexandria man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon on MacArthur Drive, according to the Alexandria Police Department.

At approximately 1:45 p.m. on May 7, officers responded to the 1000 block of MacArthur Drive in reference to a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they located one individual who had sustained a gunshot wound. The victim was treated for injuries that were determined to be non-life-threatening.

Later that day, police arrested Marvin Humphery, 30, on charges of aggravated second-degree battery and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. He was booked into the Rapides Parish Detention Center.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident or other criminal activity is urged to contact the Alexandria Police Department Detective Division at (318) 441-6416, APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559, or via email at APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.

Tipsters seeking a cash reward may contact Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867 or submit tips anonymously through the P3 Tipster App at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.