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- Navy Captain Christopher Mercer was inside Building 197 when Aaron Alexis allegedly opened fire Monday. Barricaded in this office, he sent emails to his commanders informing them of Alexis’ movements: “I’ve been through my share of mishaps. But this was unreal, it was just so utterly violent.” [Post]
- Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley defends his state against Texas Gov. Rick Perry in a Post op-ed. [Post]
- Chef Geoff says Vincent Orange’s proposed minimum wage hike “would wipe me out.” [WBJ]
- Navy Yard shooting victim Arthur Daniels’ 14-year-old son was killed on a D.C. street four years ago. [Post]
- This is the Virginia gun shop where Aaron Alexis bought the shotgun he used to kill 12 people. [Post]
- Ex-Dodgers owners Frank McCourt Jr. is giving Georgetown University $100 million to launch a public policy school. [Post]
- Chef Spike Mendelsohn will host a rooftop fundraiser for mayoral hopeful Tommy Wells. Brussels sprouts with béarnaise sauce and smoked trout mini tartines will be served. [Release]
- Tru Orleans’ co-owners says the restaurant is done for good. [District Cuisine]
- This Day in DCist: One year ago, D.C.’s video-only jail visiting system sparked complaints. It is still going on.