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Published June 27, 2022 at 7:30AM

A trail bridge at Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Annandale (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

Virginia Reports Second Case of Monkeypox — “The patient is an adult male resident of the Northern region of Virginia who was exposed out of state. The Virginia patient did not require hospitalization and is isolating at home. To protect patient privacy, no further information will be provided.” [VDH]

Discrimination Lawsuit Details Issues at Annandale Apartments — “The Fairfax County Circuit Court heard a case [Friday] that shined a light on the filthy and inhumane conditions at Fairmont Gardens in Annandale. Dean Sanchez, a former leasing agent, is suing the Donaldson Group, the company that owns the apartment complex…Sanchez reports the apartments are infested with mice, bedbugs, roaches, and mold.” [Annandale Today]

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UPDATED: Police barricade Groveton apartment after shooting, but suspect not found

By Angela Woolsey

Published June 26, 2022 at 2:10PM | Updated June 27, 2022 at 2:54PM

A SWAT tank arrives at the Meadow Woods apartments in Groveton after a shooting (staff photo by Brandi Bottalico)

(Updated at 2:50 p.m. on 6/27/2022) There is a heavy police presence at an apartment complex in Groveton after a man was shot early this afternoon (Sunday).

Reported shortly after noon, the incident occurred in the 3300 block of Lockheed Blvd, which is occupied by the Meadow Woods Apartments.

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UPDATED: Dispute that led up to Tysons Corner gunfire was between D.C. ‘crews,’ police say

By Brandi Bottalico

Published June 23, 2022 at 9:00AM | Updated June 23, 2022 at 12:28PM

Fairfax County police cars line up outside Tysons Corner Center (staff photo by James Cullum)

(Updated at 12:30 p.m.) A dispute between two Southeast D.C. “crews” at Tysons Corner Center led up to the gunfire in the mall Saturday, Fairfax County police said.

Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said Noah Settles, who turned himself into police last night (Wednesday), is associated with the Anacostia-based 37th Street Crew.

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By FFXnow.com

Published June 20, 2022 at 7:30AM | Updated June 22, 2022 at 6:28PM

The sun pokes through the leaves as it readies to set in Fairfax County (staff photo by Brandi Bottalico)

Man Fatally Shot in Hybla Valley — “Officers were called at 8:12 p.m. to the 8000 block of Seaton Street for a man who had been shot while sitting inside a vehicle. Officers found Darren Davis, 19, of Alexandria, inside a white Dodge Challenger suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Davis was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.” [FCPD]

Bomb Threats Made Against Schools — “Police are investigating multiple bomb threats against Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) over a span of six days.On Saturday, June 11, the Fairfax County Police department was notified by an FCPS IT employee that they had found multiple email threats sent to schools throughout Fairfax County. According to FCPD, even some faculty members were named in the email threats.” [WUSA9]

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Fairfax County police seeking D.C. rapper for Tysons Corner Center shooting

By Brandi Bottalico

Published June 19, 2022 at 9:20PM | Updated June 19, 2022 at 10:24PM

A graphic outlining what Noah Settles is wanted by police for in connection to the Tysons Corner Center shooting (via Fairfax County Police Department)

(Updated at 10:20 p.m.) Fairfax County police are searching for a man they have identified as a suspect in the Tysons Corner Center shooting yesterday (Saturday).

Police say Noah Settles got into a dispute with another group in the mall, displayed a firearm and fired multiple rounds. He fled in a black Cadillac with D.C. tags GK0174. He is considered armed and dangerous, police said. Anyone with information on where he is should call 703-691-2131 or 911.

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UPDATED: Three people injured while evacuating Tysons Corner Center, now closed after gunfire

By FFXnow.com

Published June 18, 2022 at 3:20PM | Updated June 18, 2022 at 9:18PM

Fairfax County police clear Tysons Corner Center after reports of gunshots (staff photo by James Cullum)

(Updated at 9:20 p.m.) Tysons Corner Center has been evacuated after reports of at least one gunshot fired in or near the mall.

Despite videos posted to social media showing people fleeing from the mall in a panic, after hearing gunfire, Fairfax County police say this is not an active shooter situation.

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By FFXnow.com

Published June 15, 2022 at 7:30AM

The front entrance to Capital One's headquarters in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey)

What to Know About Covid Vaccines for Young Kids — If recommended by the CDC and Virginia Department of Health, COVID-19 vaccines will be available from the Fairfax County Health Department with no appointments needed. Parents should contact their medical provider to see if they will carry the vaccines, which may be harder to find at pharmacies due to a state law that prohibits pharmacists from giving vaccinations to kids younger than 3. [FCHD]

Friends Stunned by Fair Lakes Shooting Deaths — “Now those who knew them are left to reconcile the image of three bodies with memories of an outwardly cheerful trio…who seemed to be always up for a boisterous evening out, for the karaoke nights they enjoyed at Fairfax bars, at Fat Tuesday’s and the Auld Shebeen.” [The Washington Post]

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Teenager shot in Annandale Saturday

By Brandi Bottalico

Published June 6, 2022 at 11:00AM

Fairfax County police car lights (file photo)

A 15-year-old girl was shot in Annandale on Saturday (June 4) just before midnight, Fairfax County police said.

The girl was among a group of juveniles sitting on a curb in the 7300 block of Beverly Manor Drive when a light-colored sedan drove by around 11:53 p.m., according to the police department. The passenger displayed a gun and shot in the direction of a home that was hosting a party.

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One injured in Herndon shooting on Sunday

By Fatimah Waseem

Published June 6, 2022 at 9:30AM

Town of Herndon police (courtesy Herndon Police Department)

Local police are investigating a shooting that happened in Herndon over the weekend.

One individual was shot in the 1000 block of Elden Street early yesterday (Sunday) morning, according to the Herndon Police Department. The individual was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at Reston Hospital.

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After Texas mass shooting, Fairfax County School Board member proposes new security measure

By Angela Woolsey

Published May 25, 2022 at 11:15AM | Updated May 25, 2022 at 3:16PM

Members of the advocacy group Moms Demand Action join the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to designate June 3 as Gun Violence Awareness Day (via Fairfax County/Flickr)

(Updated at 3:15 p.m.) A Fairfax County School Board member plans to advocate for adding security vestibules at schools in the wake of the deadliest school shooting in the U.S. in nearly a decade.

Melanie Meren, who represents Hunter Mill District on the board, will introduce a motion at a meeting tomorrow (Thursday) requesting that Fairfax County Public Schools develop a plan to fund and install vestibules at all facilities, she said in social media posts last night (Tuesday).