Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☔ Today’s weather: Rain in the morning. High of 53 and low of 49.
🌬 Tomorrow: Windy in the morning. High of 75 and low of 57. Sunrise at 6:51 am and sunset at 5:55 pm.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria police confirmed that the victim in last week’s sudden death incident was 21-year-old Nabel Chávez.
Scanner traffic indicated that a gunshot was reported, and police said in the release that the medical examiner has officially ruled the incident as a gun-related homicide.
Junior Espinal-Calix, a 19-year-old Alexandria resident, has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter. He is being held without bond. A preliminary hearing for the case is scheduled for March 31.
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Feb 21, 2023.
- Alexandria teen charged with involuntary manslaughter after ‘sudden death’ last Friday (3880 views)
- Notes: Suspect charged in alleged attempted dog poisoning in Del Ray | ALXnow (1150 views)
- Live Alexandria: We want you! (321 views)
- Alexandria implementing new ‘slow zone’ for scooters in Old Town’s Robinson Landing neighborhood (280 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Second Open Call Set for Artists at the Torpedo Factory
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 6:58 pm)
- 🌱 Tax On Business Initiative + E-Scooter Pilot Program
Patch (Tuesday @ 6:19 pm)
- ‘Slow Zone’ For E-Scooters, E-Bikes Tested In Alexandria Neigborhood
Patch (Tuesday @ 4:55 pm)
- Slow Down: 8 MPH Speed Limit Proposed for Scooters in Parts of Old Town Alexabdria
Zebra (Tuesday @ 3:28 pm)
- New Restaurants to Try in Alexandria in 2023
Alexandria Living (Tuesday @ 2:05 pm)
- Eddie’s Little Shop and Deli Opens On Alexandria’s King Street
Patch (Tuesday @ 12:52 pm)
- A Night of Music and Poetry: Alexandria Choral Society Performing March 11 at Masonic Memorial
Zebra (Tuesday @ 11:46 am)
- George Washington Birthday Parade 2023: See Photos
Patch (Tuesday @ 11:23 am)
- Attempted Dog Poisoning In Del Ray Draws Call For Prosecution
Patch (Tuesday @ 9:29 am)
🐦 Tweets of note
Today we honor one of APD's pioneers, Officer Albert Augustine Beverly. Ofc. Beverly became the first African-American police officer for the City of Alexandria in 1965. Officer Beverly passed away on February 21, 2020. Today we honor his legacy. #BlackHistorymonth pic.twitter.com/EgErKoosLE
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) February 21, 2023
This tree was so overgrown with vines you couldn't even walk underneath it. Thankfully we had a team of 20+ volunteers to help clear out the overgrowth so the tree can thrive.
Volunteer at an upcoming event: https://t.co/h4sn9LtQJL
Donate: https://t.co/gjFDOHYMUC pic.twitter.com/YTBeL2SX80— Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail (@MtVernonFriends) February 21, 2023
There is one week left to complete the feedback form regarding safety improvements at the intersections of Duke Street & South Henry Street, and Duke Street & South Patrick Street. Find the feedback form here >> https://t.co/gNyeQLdRkP pic.twitter.com/B75D0Aluu0
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) February 20, 2023
News Release:: Friday's sudden death incident was ruled a gun-related homicide by the Medical Examiner.
Read more:: https://t.co/WCbzQmAYOO pic.twitter.com/QgCX7Z2RxD
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) February 21, 2023
Beginning February 21 and running through May 21, the City will institute a slow zone that limits the speed of dockless scooters and e-bikes used in the Robinson Landing neighborhood of Old Town. Let us know your feedback on this new pilot program >> https://t.co/MsuH395xME. pic.twitter.com/qmDq96EAIp
— Alexandria Transportation & Environmental Services (@AlexandriaVATES) February 21, 2023
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