Authorities investigate report of gunshots heard during golf meet in Alexandria
- Law enforcement officers investigated reports of gunshots heard at the Alexandria Golf Club around 2:15 p.m. On Wednesday during a girls golf meet.
- The gunshots caused play to suspend, golfers to take cover, and later to be moved into the clubhouse, while officers tried to locate the source of fire using a drone.
- All teams left the course safely by approximately 3:15 p.m., and initial reports that shots came from Country Club Heights were disproven after canvassing residents.
- Someone reportedly said they heard a bullet whiz over their head, as noted in police scanner chatter, but no injuries have been reported during the incident.
- The Alexandria Police Department issued a news release at 3:49 p.m. Seeking information from the public and provided a contact number for tips related to the gunshots.
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Authorities investigate report of gunshots heard during golf meet in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, Minn. — Police are investigating a report of gunshots heard at about 2:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Alexandria Golf Club. Someone on the course said they could hear a bullet whiz over their head, according to police scanner chatter. No injuries have been reported. Golfers were told to take cover and were later moved into the clubhouse. A girls golf meet was taking place at the time the shots were heard, and play was suspended. Alexandria…
Update: Authorities investigate report of gunshots on Alexandria Golf Club course
ALEXANDRIA — Law enforcement officers are investigating a report of gunshots that were heard at the Alexandria Golf Club Wednesday at about 2:15 p.m. Someone on the course said they could hear a bullet whiz over their head, according to police scanner chatter. No injuries have been reported. Golfers were told to take cover and were later moved into the clubhouse. A girls golf meet was taking place at the time the shots were heard and play was su…
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