Officer Seen Punching Suspect In Video: Patch PM

Here are some of the share-worthy stories from Virginia and DC Patches to talk about tonight.

DC Officers Under Criminal Investigation For Punching Gun Suspect

Three D.C. police officers are under criminal investigation for an incident on Sunday where one of the officers was punching a suspect in the face while the other two officers were attempting to hold the man.

$7 Million Virginia Lottery Prize Won By Woodbridge Man

A man from Woodbridge is now $7 million richer after winning a top prize from the Virginia Lottery. Yibeltal Belachew won the jackpot from the Virginia Lottery's 100X The Money scratcher.

Mask Wearing Seen As Necessity, Frustration For NoVA Readers

As the delta variant spurs a rise in COVID-19 cases, mask recommendations — and in some places, mandates — are returning in Northern Virginia. That's why we asked readers what they thought of updated mask guidance.

• Post Gives Bowser Four Pinocchios For Maskless Wedding Spin
• UVA, Virginia Tech Announce New Face Mask Mandates
• Masks Required In Prince William County Facilities
• DC Attorney General Requires Vaccinations For In-Person Employees

Major Retailers Requiring Masks In NoVA: See The List

As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations spike throughout the United States, many retailers in Northern Virginia and the Fredericksburg area are re-implementing mask mandates to help curb the spread of coronavirus.

Family Of Fallen Pentagon Officer Launches GoFundMe Campaign

The family of George Gonzalez started a memorial fund Sunday for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency officer who was fatally wounded Tuesday on the platform of the Pentagon Transit Center.

Also Worth a Look Today

• Arlington Restaurant Inspections: Violations 94 At 26 Locations
• Shooting At Crystal City Hotel Under Investigation: Police
• Even More Herndon Cat Lovers Celebrate International Cat Day
• Even More Reston Cat Lovers Celebrate International Cat Day
• Stafford Shooting Stemmed From Custody Exchange: Police
• Public Input Requested For Kephart Bridge Landing Renaming
• Man Wanted In Fatal Hybla Valley Shooting
• $1 Million Cash4Life Prize Won By Alexandria Man
• Fairfax Redistricting Committee To Seek Input At Next Meeting
• Shooting Outside Woodbridge Nightclub Injures One: Police
• Stabbing, Robbery Reported In Manassas: Police
• Encampment Cleanup At Bus Shelter Sparks Debate Over Public Space
• $327,739 Winning Lottery Ticket Bought At Ashburn Harris Teeter
• Permit Sought To Make Former Outback Steakhouse A Bank In Vienna

Across America

• Dixie Fire Becomes CA's Second Largest Wildfire Ever
• Parents To Get Vouchers To Switch Schools For COVID-19 Bullying
• 100-Year-Old Tampa Woman World's Oldest Competitive Powerlifter
• Miami Tight End Won’t Let NFL ‘Strong-Arm’ Him On Vaccine: Report
• Top Cuomo Aide Melissa DeRosa Resigns After Scandal: Reports