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Man killed in Alexandria shooting found in playground area; police search for vehicle

Alexandria officers found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a playground area, according to police dispatch audio

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Police are searching for a silver Nissan Rogue after a man was shot and killed in the middle of the day Monday in a residential area of Alexandria, Virginia.

The shooting happened about 11:30 a.m. in the 800 block of West Glebe Road near the intersection of Florence drive, Alexandria police said. According to police dispatch audio, officers found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in a playground area in the neighborhood.

The man, identified as 29-year-old Eric Holmes Jr., was taken to a hospital, where he died a short time later.

Authorities are searching for a newer model silver Nissan Rogue with an “Enterprise Car Sales” placard in the rear license plate holder in the fatal shooting. Anyone who sees the car or who has any information should call police at 703-746-6711.

Resident Romy Sarangay told News4 he heard some commotion Monday morning, but he didn't think much of it until he saw officers combing through the crime scene.

"It concerns me because I'm not used to this. You know, I'm a single parent and I have two girls with me so I'm very much concerned with their safety in the neighborhood," Sarangay said.

Police blocked off a section of West Glebe Road with orange cones and police tape as they investigated. Numerous police cruisers lined up along the residential street in the Arlandria neighborhood, which is about 1.5 miles west of the Target on Richmond Highway.

Investigators are asking neighbors in the area to look at their doorbell surveillance videos and for anyone with information to contact them.

Alexandria police were set to hold a news conference Monday afternoon, but canceled it. Authorities said the police chief and mayor plan to release a pre-recorded statement to the public.

Stay with News4 for updates to this developing story.

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