🌱 Patch AM: What police uncovered after Sunday morning’s Alexandria shooting near Del Ray

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In today's newsletter:

• What police uncovered after Sunday morning's Alexandria shooting near Del Ray

Also on today's calendar: Grand African Run and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 74 and low of 48 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 68, low: 46.
• Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• JUST IN: Two suspects in custody after Alexandria shooting leaves one injured (alxnow.com) — A Sunday morning shooting in Alexandria's Taylor Run neighborhood, not far from Del Ray, left one person with non-life-threatening injuries and two suspects in custody, police say. Officers reportedly tracked a U-Haul, recovered a firearm and obtained video from the area, while investigators continue gathering details about what led up to the gunfire.
   

📸 Around Del Ray

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Del Ray

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 10
• Grand African Run →
  1100 Main Line Blvd, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• Del Ray Vintage & Flea Market →
  1900 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  11:00 am
• Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala →
  The Tower Club Tysons, 8000 Towers Crescent Dr, Vienna
  7:00 pm
Sunday October 18
• 2026 Walk to Bust Cancer →
  Fort Hunt Park, 8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
  7:30 am

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• Partners in Art (RSVP in Advance) Mon October 5 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm FREE, donations appreciated →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  2:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• "$125 and Under" Call for Entry Deadline Sat October 10 @ 11:59 pm →
  Online
  11:59 pm
• 2027 Wall Calendar Pre-order Deadline Sat October 10 @ 11:59 pm - $18 →
  Online
  11:59 pm
Sunday October 11
• Girl Scout "Art and Design" Brownie Badge Workshop (Register by 10/1) Sun October 11 @ 10:00 am - 12 →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  10:00 am
• Paws in the Park 2025 in Oronoco Bay Park Sun October 11 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm →
  Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St, Alexandria
  11:00 am
Saturday October 17
• Used Bike Sale →
  1502 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• Volunteer in the Gardens Sat October 17 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  9:00 am
• STEAM-tastic: DIY Masquerade Masks (Ages 8 to Adult; Register by 10/13) Sat October 17 @ 10:00 am - →
  Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria
  10:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Alexandria

• ACPS Raises Substitute Bonuses, Adds Monday-Friday Incentive (thezebra.org)
• Alexandria Takes a Fresh Look at Parking Rules—and What They Cost Residents (thezebra.org)
• Spanberger Accepts NAACP Alexandria's Breaking Barriers Award, Urges Votes on Constitutional Amendments (alexandrialivingmagazine.com)

Old Town Alexandria

• The 5-Second Test That May Say More About Your Heart Than Your Blood Pressure (alxnow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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