ALEXANDRIA, La. — A late-night shooting in Alexandria has left one man dead and another in police custody, following what authorities describe as a tragic dispute that turned deadly. The Alexandria Police Department (APD) confirmed that 29-year-old Kory Anding was fatally shot late Saturday night in the 3400 block of Berkeley Street, sending shockwaves through the quiet neighborhood.
According to officials, officers were dispatched to the scene shortly after 11 p.m. on October 25, 2025, in response to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire. When first responders arrived, they found Anding lying unresponsive in the street, suffering from several gunshot wounds. Despite immediate life-saving efforts from emergency personnel, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police quickly secured the area and located the suspected shooter, identified as 26-year-old Damontie James of Alexandria, who was still at the scene when officers arrived. Authorities say James was taken into custody without resistance and later booked on charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon during the commission of a felony. Investigators believe the shooting may have been connected to a dispute involving James’s sister, though the exact details remain under investigation.
Detectives with the Alexandria Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit are leading the investigation, reviewing witness statements and collecting evidence from the scene, including shell casings and nearby surveillance footage. Police are urging anyone who may have seen or heard anything to come forward, emphasizing that even small details could help bring closure to the grieving family.
Friends and relatives describe Kory Anding as a warm-hearted, loyal, and generous person who was always willing to help others. Many took to social media to share tributes and express their sorrow, remembering him as someone whose “smile could brighten any room.” His death has left loved ones devastated and searching for answers in the wake of what police are calling a senseless act of violence.
The Alexandria Police Department extended its condolences to Anding’s family and reassured the public that justice will be pursued. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced by the family in the coming days. As the community mourns, officials continue to urge residents to report information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (318) 443-7867.