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A retrial won't happen after a man was found not guilty by reason of insanity for a killing in an Alexandria business.
A retrial won't happen after a man was found not guilty by reason of insanity for a killing in an Alexandria business. (Alexandria Sheriff's Office)

There was plenty of news across Virginia and D.C. on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

'Werewolf Killer' Found Not Guilty Because Of Insanity

A man was found not guilty by reason of insanity for a July 2018 killing inside a Northern Virginia business. Instead of being sentenced, Pankaj Bhasin, 35, of New Jersey, will be sent to a secure facility of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.

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Man Rips Down Pride Flag, Shouts Homophobic Slurs (Video)

A man was captured on surveillance video ripping down a gay pride flag hung up at a home in a local neighborhood, all while yelling homophobic slurs.

Find out what's happening in Restonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Three Boys Assault Walmart Employees: Police

Authorities are looking for three boys who assaulted two employees after being confronted about shoplifting Sunday night, June 30, at an area Walmart, according to police.

Escaped Teen Apprehended: Police

Authorities have apprehended a teenage boy, Jairo Argueta Benitez, 16, who escaped police custody Monday afternoon, July 1, according to police.

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