A man is hurt after a shooting in Petersburg. It happened last night on West Washington Street. Police say he was taken to the hospital. There's no word on his condition, but they tell 8News he has life-threatening injuries. No arrest has been announced, and there's no word on a motive.
Fairfax County police are investigating a deadly crash on Route 28 near McLearen Road. The crash happened around 2 p.m. yesterday and involved a motorcycle and a truck. The motorcycle rider died at the scene. Route 28 North was closed for more than four hours following the crash.
Arlington County is asking for public comment on a plan to hire sharpshooters to help control the deer population. County staffers want to reduce the number of white-tailed deer to help protect trees and other wildlife in local forests. A consultant recommended using sharpshooters to cull about 100 of the deer using non-lead bullets and silencers on their rifles. The county is accepting feedback on the plan through July 19th.