🌱 Theft Suspect Shot At Tyson's Corner + Steering Wheel Lock Event

Hello all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the McLean Patch newsletter — here to impart all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Winds subsiding and cooler. High: 57 Low: 31.

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Here are the top three stories in McLean today:

1. A shoplifting suspect was shot and killed by police outside a Tyson's Corner Center on Feb. 22. After a foot chase outside one of the region's busiest shopping malls, the suspect fled into the woods, and officers fired weapons. The suspect was struck several times and died at an area hospital later that night. (WSET)
2. A steering wheel lock giveaway is coming to McLean. Due to a dangerous TikTok challenge, the Fairfax County Police Department and Hyundai Motor Co. are partnering on a steering wheel lock giveaway. Held at the McLean District Station on Saturday, Mar. 4, the event is in response to increased thefts targeting Hyundai and Kia vehicles. (Patch)
3. McLean Art teacherPamela Saunders will host a free "meet the author" Zoom event on Sunday, Feb. 26 for children ages 5-10. Saunders will hold a drawing for a prize for all in attendance. Parents and families can learn more about the event by visiting Saunders’ or "Miss Pam’s" website. (McLean Patch)

Today in McLean:

• Free Portrait Oil Painting Demo By Master Sketcher Gavin Glakas At 1234 Ingleside Ave. (11:00 AM)
• Mindfulness For Professionals At 1420 Spring Hill Road (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Join ArtsFairfax for a sneak peek at Katherine Zukeri’s dance residency. Held at Original Mount Vernon High School on Feb. 25 at 3:00 p.m., attendees can dance with Katherine and the street dancing group Soul Service DMV and learn choreography. (ArtsFairfax via Instagram)
• Do you have plans for Fiesta Del Sol? Enjoy the taste and sound of Latin America and the Caribbean right here in McLean with exhibitors, live music, tapas, rum, tequila bars, and dancing! The event takes place Saturday, Mar. 25, from 5-9 p.m. (McLean Community Center via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the McLean area at the link! (Fairfax County Animal Shelter)

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Featured events:

• Speech Therapy Clinic Grand Opening (February 25)
• Shoff Promotions Comic Book & Sports Card Show (February 26)
• Celebrate Mardi Gras Featuring Orleans Express of Maryland (February 26)
• Antique Silver and Brass Restoration Services: MONDAYS 10 -4 (February 27)
• An 8-Week Menopause Info & Discussion Group in Bethesda (February 28)
• Color Trends and Setting the Right Mood for your Home (March 3)
• Maryland Lyric Opera Presents: VERDI'S OTELLO (March 3)
• Maryland Lyric Opera Presents: VERDI'S OTELLO (March 5)
• Fairfax Choral Society’s 60th Anniversary Gala (March 11)
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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you soon with your next update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.