Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria!
🌤️ Today’s weather: Expect partly sunny skies and a high of around 63°F, accompanied by breezy conditions. West winds will start at 8-13 mph and increase to 16-21 mph in the afternoon, with gusts up to 34 mph. The night will be mostly cloudy, clearing up gradually, and a low of about 33°F. Northwest winds will range between 11-17 mph with gusts as high as 24 mph.
🚨 You need to know
Asir Boone, 17, was arrested yesterday in the Potomac Yard neighborhood on charges of attempted murder following a shooting in Philadelphia.
Boone is one of four suspects in custody in connection to a March 6 shooting that injured eight students.
Boone was arrested around noon yesterday without incident.
@USMS_Philly and the USMS Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force apprehended Asir Boone today in Alexandria, Virginia. Boone was captured at a female associates apartment without incident. He was then transported to the Alexandria PD for processing.https://t.co/5D0GnoHXS0 pic.twitter.com/zM4kQUgRZw
— U.S. Marshals Service Philadelphia (@USMS_Philly) March 19, 2024
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The following are the most-read ALXnow articles for Mar 19, 2024.
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