Pedestrian Struck; Scalia Honored at Supreme Court; Arrests in Murder of Restauranteur: News Nearby

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Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle in Serious Condition, Police Say

Alexandria Police are investigating a pedestrian crash that occurred on Thursday, near the intersection of Seminary Road and Hermitage Lane.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. Thursday, police responded to the area for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The victim was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to police. >>> Read more.

Public Pays Respects to Late Justice Scalia at Supreme Court

Members of the public were filing past the casket Friday morning of late Justice Antonin Scalia at the U.S. Supreme Court, after a private ceremony attended by members of his family and others.

People were bundled up, as they waited in line outside the U.S. Supreme Court Friday morning on Capitol Hill under cloudy skies and temperatures in the 30s. >>> Read more.

Suspects Arrested for Murder of Former Restaurant Owner

Two suspects have been arrested by the Prince George’s County Police Department in connection with the fatal shooting of Osama El-Atara, 37 of Leesburg.

El-Atari was a former resident of Ashburn and the owner of the Original Steakhouse and Sports Theaters in Ashburn and Woodbridge. >>> Read more.

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