Good Thursday morning, Alexandria!
🌧️ Today’s weather: Expect showers in the afternoon with increasing clouds and a high of around 51°F. Winds will be blowing from the west at 8-13 mph, gusting up to 21 mph, accompanied by a 30% chance of precipitation. For Thursday night, the weather will be partly cloudy, and temperatures will drop to around 35°F. The west wind will continue at 9-11 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph.
🚨 You need to know
Alexandria resident Richard Fuentes Cordova, 27, has been charged with malicious wounding after a stabbing on Tuesday at the Bailey’s Crossroads McDonald’s.
The Fairfax County Police Department said the stabbing was unprovoked.
According to the release:
On November 19 at 2:18 p.m., officers responded to a stabbing in the 5600 block of Leesburg Pike in Bailey’s Crossroads. Officers located an adult man suffering from stab wounds to the upper body. The victim was taken to the hospital in life-threatening condition. The suspect remained on scene and was taken into custody by officers.
Detectives determined that Richard Fuentes Cordova, 27, of Alexandria approached the victim and stabbed him while inside the business. Cordova was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with Malicious Wounding. He was held on no bond.
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