Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
☀️ Today’s weather: Widespread haze. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph. At night: Widespread haze before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
🚨 You need to know
If you’ve seen a bunch of flashing lights around the 3800 block of Braddock Road: it’s alright, it’s a training exercise.
The Alexandria Police Department said earlier this week that a training exercise involving various Alexandria public safety agencies will be ongoing from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today near Episcopal High School.
“Please be sure to remain calm and do not be alarmed,” the notification said. “Public safety agencies of the City of Alexandria organized this exercise to test the emergency response and enhance preparedness in our community.”
Notification:: There is a moderate police presence in the 200 block of North Breckinridge Place, this is in response to a shooting. One victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. APD is on the scene and investigating. pic.twitter.com/5pUXB20Qp6
— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) June 4, 2023
📈 Tuesday’s most read
The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Jun 6, 2023.
- BREAKING: 17-year-old found guilty of murder at Bradlee Shopping Center (2905 views)
- Poll: Have safety issues at the Bradlee Shopping Center affected whether or not you shop there? (999 views)
- Bradlee Shopping Center stabbing suspect implicated by videos on his phone (931 views)
- Notes: Tall Ship Providence returns to Old Town (204 views)
📅 Upcoming events
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