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Man with hammer attacks several victims in The Shops at Mark Center

Published January 12, 2022 at 9:40AM

Alexandria Police at night (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria police are trying to determine what led to a bizarre attack last night during the frigid temps that left several persons injured including the perpetrator who was last reported in critical condition.

It started just before 10:50 p.m. in The Shops at Mark Center (1458 N Beauregard Street) on North Beauregard Street at Reading Avenue. That’s where police received calls for help reporting that a man with a hammer entered the CVS and attacked several employees before he headed for the nearby McDonald’s.

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JUST IN: Three arrested after bystander shot outside West End 7-Eleven

By James Cullum

Published January 10, 2022 at 1:15PM

An Alexandria police cruiser (staff photo by James Cullum)

Three men are in custody after allegedly shooting handguns at a parked vehicle in the West End and wounding a bystander on Sunday afternoon (Jan. 9).

The incident occurred at around 3:20 p.m. in the parking lot of the 7-Eleven convenience store at 30 S. South Reynolds Street. The Alexandria Police Department reported that two of the suspect left the store, got into a parked car and then fired shots at another car in the parking lot.

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Woman shot during suspected shootout near South Reynolds Street 7-Eleven

By Alan Henney

Published January 9, 2022 at 9:15PM

Alexandria Police at night (staff photo by James Cullum)

Alexandria police are investigating after a woman was shot Sunday afternoon in the area of the 7-Eleven on South Reynolds Street at Duke Street.

Police acknowledged the shooting incident but have not yet commented on specifics. Initial details from witness reports and radio traffic suggest that the female victim had been struck by stray gunfire when gunmen opened fire around 3:20 p.m.

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Morning Notes

By Vernon Miles

Published January 4, 2022 at 5:00AM

Federal workers and Alexandria students didn’t get much of a snow day — “The logic of days off for inclement weather has fundamentally changed during the pandemic.” [Washingtonian]

Your Photos: Alexandria’s biggest snowstorm in years — “About 8 inches of wet, heavy snow blanketed Alexandria Monday.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]

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Alexandria Fire Department suspends annual leave for stretched thin first responders as COVID numbers reach all-time high

By James Cullum

Published December 30, 2021 at 2:45PM

The Alexandria Fire Department responds to a blaze in the 100 block of E. Del Ray Avenue on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021 (staff photo by James Cullum)

Another single-day record for new COVID cases was set in Alexandria today, and the understaffed Alexandria Fire Department has made “vital changes” to contend with rising infections among staffers, including the temporary suspension of annual leave.

There were 460 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Alexandria on Today (Dec. 30), a 22% jump over the previous record of 376 cases set on Christmas day.

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JUST IN: Alexandria man arrested after Dec. 13 drive-by shooting in Braddock area

By James Cullum

Published December 29, 2021 at 3:40PM | Updated December 30, 2021 at 12:36PM

Alexandria Police lights (staff photo by James Cullum)

A 24-year-old Alexandria man has been arrested for the Dec. 13 drive-by shooting in the Braddock area. No one was injured in the incident, but police say nine handgun rounds were fired at another vehicle.

Antonio Barkley was charged with unlawful discharge of a weapon, felonious assault, and shooting or throwing missiles at vehicle.

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Alexandria man charged with trespassing and drug possession after his mom asks police to investigate intruder

By James Cullum

Published December 29, 2021 at 2:15PM

Alexandria Police cruiser (staff photo by James Cullum)

A 26-year-old Alexandria man faces drug and trespassing charges after his mother asked police to search her home in the northeast section of the city.

The man was arrested on Sunday, Dec. 5, after a series of events that began the previous night.

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Alexandria Police identify man who allegedly struck officer with getaway car

By James Cullum

Published December 29, 2021 at 9:55AM | Updated December 29, 2021 at 3:43PM

Alexandria Police are searching for Nnanyereugo Onuoha, who is suspected of striking a police officer with this Honda Pilot on Dec. 27, 2021. (Via Alexandria Police)

Alexandria Police are searching for a man that has been identified as the suspect behind a hit-and-run that injured an officer in Old Town early on Monday night (Dec. 27).

APD says that Nnanyereugo Onuoha is on the run driving a newer model Black Honda Pilot with Maryland tags 1EV8163.

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BREAKING: Alexandria Police investigate drug distribution and possession at Episcopal High School

By James Cullum

Published December 28, 2021 at 3:30PM | Updated December 30, 2021 at 6:03PM

(Updated 8 p.m.) Alexandria Police are investigating alleged drug possession and distribution at Episcopal High School, one of the most exclusive private boarding schools in the country.

On Dec. 8, police responded to a narcotics complaint at Episcopal and met with the school’s attorney, according to a search warrant affidavit. The officer was told that a week prior, on Dec. 1, two students were found to be allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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JUST IN: Man wanted in domestic assault tries to run over officer

By Alan Henney

Published December 27, 2021 at 9:15PM

Location of the Foundry Apartments (via Google Maps)

Alexandria police officers responding to a domestic situation at a high-rise apartment building Monday night were confronted by a wanted man who allegedly attempted to run over officers as he made good his escape.

Police responded around 7 p.m. to the Foundry Apartments at 2470 Manderville Lane, a couple of blocks from the Eisenhower Avenue Metro station, after a woman called police and said she was concerned about her ex-boyfriend, who reportedly had a knife and broke her phone.