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Gunman charged with attempted murder, felony firearm possession

ALEXANDRIA, La. (WNTZ) — An Alexandria man was arrested Thursday night after allegedly firing a gun inside a convenience store on 3rd Street, police said.

Officers with the Alexandria Police Department responded around 10:30 p.m. to the 3700 block of 3rd Street after receiving reports of a shooting inside the store. Police said they located and arrested the suspected shooter, identified as 48-year-old Glendell Wesley.

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Wesley is charged with attempted second-degree murder, aggravated assault with a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, negligent carry of a concealed handgun, possession of Schedule II controlled dangerous substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm with drugs, and resisting an officer.

No injuries were reported in the incident.

The investigation is ongoing, police said.

Anyone with information about this shooting or other crimes in the Alexandria area is asked to contact the Alexandria Police Detective Division at (318) 441-6416 or APD Dispatch at (318) 441-6559. Tips can also be emailed APDDetectives@cityofalex.com.

Those who wish to remain anonymous and potentially receive a cash reward can contact Crime Stoppers of CenLa at (318) 443-7867 or use the P3 Tipster App at www.p3tips.com/community/mobile.

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