Gunman shot, killed by officer in Alexandria condominium complex stairwell: police

Authorities say an armed person was shot and killed by an officer Monday night in Alexandria.

The shooting happened around 10:46 p.m. Monday at a condominium complex in the 5100 block of Maris Avenue. 

Alexandria Police Department officials say an officer encountered an armed individual in a stairwell at the complex, leading to the officer-involved shooting. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Gunman shot, killed by officer in Alexandria condominium complex stairwell: police

The regional Critical Incident Response Team is conducting the investigation. 

No other injuries have been reported. 

This investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided as it progresses.