Fatal Police Shooting, Gun Sale Ban Out, Dementia Death: Top VA News

VIRGINIA — From a man accused of attacking an officer fatally shot by police to the COVID-19 public health emergency ending, we're looking at the top stories of the last week.

Top news stories in Northern Virginia included a mom claiming responsibility for 6-year-old's shooting of teacher, Yellow Line Metro service returns with another station set to open, a Black military service member won't get a new trial in lawsuit against police, a Virginia ruling against a law banning gun sales to adults under 21, deputies charged in death of man with dementia, and fine for misuse of COVID-19 small business relief funds.

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Man Shot Dead By Cop After Attack On 2nd Officer: Fairfax Police Chief

The man killed in an officer-involved shooting in the Richmond Highway corridor Thursday had attacked another officer in his police cruiser and may have grabbed the second officer's firearm, Fairfax County's police chief said at a news conference.

Banning Gun Sales To Adults Under 21 Unconstitutional, VA Judge Rules

A federal judge in Virginia has ruled that a law banning licensed federal firearms dealers from selling handguns to young adults under 21 violates the Second Amendment and is unconstitutional.

Metro's Yellow Line Service Returns, New Station Opening Approaches

Getting to DC will be easier for Metro riders along the Yellow Line in Alexandria and Arlington as the service resumed Sunday.

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Is Ending: Here's What's Next In VA

The federal COVID-19 public health emergency expires nationwide on Thursday, which affects how vaccines and testing are covered in Virginia.

Boy, 6, Who Shot VA Teacher Had ADHD; Mom Claims Responsibility

The mother of a 6-year-old boy who police said shot his first-grade teacher at a Newport News elementary school claimed responsibility for the shooting in an interview with "Good Morning America" on Wednesday while also revealing her son's ADHD diagnosis.

Black Soldier Won't Get New Lawsuit Trial Against VA Cops: Report

A Black U.S. Army lieutenant won't get a new trial in his lawsuit against two police officers he says pepper-sprayed, hit, and handcuffed him during a traffic stop in rural Virginia, The Associated Press reported.

Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Charges Lead To Sentence For NoVA Man

A Northern Virginia man faces a prison sentence related to the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol.

People Experiencing Homelessness In Fairfax County Increases In 2023

The number of people experiencing homelessness in Fairfax County jumped by 10 percent in 2023 over the previous year, largely due to an increase in the number of homeless families with children, according to numbers released Thursday by Fairfax County.

Springfield Man Charged With Sending Money To Female ISIS Members

A Springfield man was charged with providing financial support to female Islamic State members living in a Syrian refugee camp, according to a federal criminal complaint that was unsealed on May 5.

VA Deputies Charged After Death Of Man, 77, With Dementia

A Virginia sheriff's deputy and a former deputy have been indicted on felony charges months after they tackled 77-year-old Ralph Ennis, slammed his head against a truck, and wrestled him to the ground, according to court documents and a report.

Del Ray On Most Endangered Historic Places List In Virginia

While Alexandria has strict protections for its Old Town historic buildings, one neighborhood is being spotlighted for being an endangered historic place.

Arlington Ranks No. 1 In U.S. For College Graduates Starting Career

Arlington ranked as the top mid-sized city in the U.S. for a young adult seeking to start a career after college, according to a new study.

Fairfax CEO, TX Contractor Fined $283K For Misuse Of COVID-19 Funds

A Fairfax man and the Texas defense contractor he worked for agreed to pay more than $283,000 in civil penalties, damages, and restitution to settle allegations that the man used pandemic relief funds to purchase cryptocurrency and make other investments, according to a U.S. Department of Justice release.

Fairfax County Budget Approved With Lower Real Estate Tax Rate

Fairfax County property owners will see a lower tax rate in the latest county budget, but average tax bills will go up due to increasing assessment values.

• Falls Church Budget Includes No Change To Real Estate Tax Rate

Most Popular Brunch Spots In U.S. Include 2 Arlington Restaurants

Two Arlington restaurants made a new list of 100 Most Popular Brunch Spots for 2023. The list, compiled by online reservation website OpenTable just ahead of Mother's Day, is based on the analysis of more than 13 million diner reviews.

• Most Popular Brunch Spots In U.S. Include Alexandria Restaurants

Fairfax County Honors 'Trailblazing' West Springfield Girl Wrestlers

Three wrestlers from the West Springfield High School girls wrestling team made it to the first-ever Girls’ State Wresting Meet in Manassas in February, with one of the girls winning the state title in her weight class.

Fairfax County Zoning Update Voided By VA Supreme Court Readopted

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to readopt an update to the county's zoning ordinance that it had originally adopted in 2021 but which a Virginia Supreme Court decision voided in March.

1 VA Water Park Ranks Among Nation's Best: U.S. News

One Virginia water park made a splash with U.S. News & World Report reviewers. The website named one watery attraction in the state as being among the top nation's 36 water parks for 2023.

Fatal Fentanyl Overdose Leads To Sentence For Alexandria Drug Dealer

A drug dealer in Alexandria tied to fentanyl overdose deaths in Vienna and Clifton was sentenced Wednesday in relation to one of the deaths.