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🚨 You need to know
Fairfax County police said two juveniles were injured in a stabbing at a Walmart in Hybla Valley, just south of Alexandria, on Friday.
The incident occurred Friday afternoon. Police said one had life-threatening injuries and another had non-life threatening injuries.
Police said that suspects are in custody and the incident was likely not a random act.
Officers are on scene of a stabbing in the 7900 block of Richmond Hwy. Two juvenile victims taken to the hospital with wounds to the upper body. One considered life-threatening, one considered non-life threatening. Suspects are in custody. Preliminarily, not a random act. #FCPD pic.twitter.com/FAhYAW0FzZ
— Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) April 7, 2023
📈 Friday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Apr 7, 2023.
- Z-Burger owner says new joint corners the fast-casual burger market in Alexandria’s West End (1372 views)
- ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria | ALXnow (1212 views)
- Notes: Alexandria sees slight population rebound after pandemic drop (324 views)
- Poll: Will the Yellow Line reopening make you more likely to take Metro? (255 views)
🗞 Other local coverage
- Alexandria Titans Youth Football Prepares Future Stars
Zebra (Sunday @ 11:15 am)
- NoVA, DC Weather: Frost Advisory Issued For Sunday Morning
Patch (Saturday @ 3:19 pm)
- DMV Restaurant News: County Cork Native Niamh O’Donovan is New Managing Partner at The Hunter’s Hound Irish Restaurant and Bar in Chevy Chase, MD
Zebra (Friday @ 1:54 pm)
- Is business booming? New BID initiative causes ripples down King Street
Alexandria Times (Friday @ 9:43 am)
- Copper Seeks New Family for Naps, Treats, Head Scratches
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 8:06 am)
- Duke Street in Motion Tests New Tech, Releases New Corridor Concepts
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 7:56 am)
- Several Affordable Housing Projects Move Forward
Alexandria Living (Friday @ 7:30 am)
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Get ready to Shake, Rattle and Roll with this one-of-a-kind, high-octane rockabilly concert experience! Rockabilly Rumble is the all-new, musical experience celebrating the southern rock music that exploded on the scene in the 1950s. Organized by Alexandria City High School Alum and pro-musician Sam C. Jones, this band of world-class performers will have you dancing in your Blue Suede Shoes all night long with songs made famous by Bo Ridley, Carl Perkins, Roy Orbison, Buddy Holly, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and more. Relive their most popular hits, along with some forgotten gems. “Rockabilly Rumble” is a dance-worthy, foot stomping evening you’ll never forget!
This show is 21+ only.
YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PHYSICAL ID. A PICTURE OF YOUR ID IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Christmas Through The Ages
Christmas Through The Ages – Join the Washington Men’s Camerata, and Guest Director Scott Tucker for a program of Christmas and holiday music spanning the centuries through today, featuring the music of Bach, Lauridsen, Abbie Betinis, and many others.
