Truck Driver Dies | Airport Worker Punched | Cold Case Murderer | Trans Suspensions: VA Weekend

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

The Smithsonian has closed its museums and the National Zoo to the public amid the federal government shutdown, while the suspensions of two male students in an encounter with a transgender student have been paused. And, one person was shot in Alexandria, while rowdy teens at a mall for a flash mob drew police officers.

Here are some of the top stories from the weekend you may have missed in Virginia:

Shooting Injures 1 In Alexandria, No Arrest Announced

One person was injured in a shooting late Friday, according to Alexandria Police. Police had responded Friday night to the 2800 block of Telek Place. The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Rowdy Teens At VA Shopping Mall Draw Police Reports

Arlington County police responded to the Pentagon City Saturday afternoon to help deal with a large number of rowdy teens who had assembled for a "flash mob," according to reports.

MD Man Who Punched Flight Agent At VA Airport Sentenced

A 54-year-old Maryland who was convicted in July of punching a gate agent at Washington Dulles International Airport has been sentenced, according to court documents. Christopher Stuart Crittenden of Frederick, Maryland was in court Thursday.

Truck Driver Dies In Manassas Area Crash: Police

A truck driver died in a fatal crash in the Manassas area early Sunday, according to Prince William County Police. The 2022 Mack Anthem truck veered off Prince William Parkway and struck a guardrail.

Suspensions Paused In School's Transgender Locker Room Investigation

The suspensions of two male students at Loudoun County Public Schools are paused amid the continuing court case over their boys' locker room encounter with a transgender student. A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction to America First Legal and the Founding Freedoms Law Center, which are representing the two male students.

49-Hour Work Week Starting For Alexandria Firefighters, Union Says

Alexandria firefighters are starting to implement the new 49-hour work week, reducing the time on the job for the first responders, who previously had a 56-hour work week.

Man Convicted In 1986 Murder Of Stafford Co. Woman Sentenced

A 67-year-old man was sentenced to three life sentences plus 40 years in prison in connection to the 1986 killing of Stafford County resident Jaqueline Lard, according to reports. The life sentences will be served concurrently.

Smithsonian Museums, National Zoo Close As Shutdown Continues

With no end in sight for the government shutdown, visitors and residents of the nation's capital cannot visit the Smithsonian museums or the National Zoo. The Smithsonian said in a statement that all Smithsonian museums, research centers, and the National Zoo are temporarily closed.

IKEA's Expo Center Plans Concerns Exhibitors Over Loss Of Event Space

While fans of minimalistic, Scandinavian housewares may be excited about the prospect of an IKEA store opening at the Dulles Expo Center, vendors and promoters are concerned about the loss of 100,000-square-feet of event space, according to reports.