Prank YouTuber Shot, Jan. 6 Arrest, Mansion Torn Down: Top VA News

VIRGINIA — From a prank YouTube personality shot while performing a stunt to the Yellow Line about to return to service and a sailor stationed on a ship based in Virginia is arrested for taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, we're taking a look back at the top stories in Northern Virginia in the last week.

Other top news stories included demolition of an historic Arlington mansion; the chair of a historic commission recused herself from discussion of a demolition application; a plane skidded off a runway at a regional airport; masking is now optional at all Inova hospitals and medical facilities; and a high-speed chase on I-66 hit speeds of 130 mph.

Thanks for reading Patch! If you would like to share your own news or events on Patch, sign up here.

Prank YouTuber Identified As Dulles Mall Shooting Victim: Reports

A prank YouTuber has been identified as the victim in a shooting at the Dulles Town Center mall, according to a report from WUSA9. The victim, Tanner Cook, is a 21-year-old who creates content for the "Classified Goons" YouTube channel. He was shot in the stomach while recording a video.

Metro's Yellow Line Service To Reopen In May After Long Shutdown

Metro plans to restart Yellow Line service in May after completing rehabilitation work on the tunnel and bridge between the Pentagon and L’Enfant Plaza stations, Metro announced Tuesday.

Navy Sailor Stationed On Aircraft Carrier Charged After Jan. 6: Report

A Navy sailor charged in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol was stationed on a military aircraft carrier when he joined the pro-Trump mob, according to multiple reports citing court documents. The FBI arrested David Elizalde in Arlington on misdemeanor charges, including disorderly conduct inside a Capitol building.

Demolition Crews Begin Tearing Down Arlington's Broyhill Mansion

With the demolition machinery in place, workers on Monday were working full steam ahead in tearing down a mansion in the Donaldson Run community that was once the residence of prominent Northern Virginia home builder M.T. Broyhill.

Herndon Historic Board Chair Recuses Herself From Demolition Review

Chairwoman Leslie P. Blaker-Glass recused herself from the Herndon Historic District Review Board's discussion of a demolition application.

Inova Ends Mask Requirement For Patients, Visitors At Medical Sites

Masking is now optional at all Inova hospitals and medical facilities, although masks will still be required in certain areas with patients who are at high risk for severe illness if they develop COVID-19.

130 MPH Chase On I-66 Speeds Through Prince William County: Police

A high-speed chase ran through I-66 in Fauquier and Prince William on Monday morning, Virginia State Police said. No injuries were reported in the chase, which reached speeds of 130 mph, authorities said.

Plane Skids Off Runway At Leesburg Airport On Wednesday: Authorities

A plane skidded off the runway and into the grass at the Leesburg Executive Airport on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The Federal Aviation Administration reported that the crash occurred when a plane's left landing gear collapsed.

Other top headlines include:

• VA, DC Traffic Fatalities Spike After COVID-19 Lockdowns: Report
• Salmonella Outbreak Linked To Flour Sickens Virginian: CDC
• License Plate Reader Leads To Arrest Of Carjacking Suspects In Tysons
• Food Court Dispute Led To Shooting At Dulles Town Center Mall: Police
• Motorcycle Rider Shoots SUV On I-66 In Prince William County: Police