Manassas Park community rallies after pit bull survives being shot and left for dead
By Bob Barnard and FOX 5 Digital Team
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Manassas Park community rallies after pit bull survives being shot and left for dead
The search is underway for the person who shot a dog several times and left it for dead in northern Virginia.
MANASSAS PARK, Va. - The search is underway for the person who shot a dog several times and left it for dead in northern Virginia.
The incident was reported Monday morning in the 9300 block of Manassas Drive in Manassas Park.
Officials say the pit bull mix named Kevin survived being shot several times including once to his right shoulder area and once to his right hind leg. They also say after the shooting the loyal dog followed the shooter back to their vehicle.
Manassas Park police ask public for help after dog found shot
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City of Manassas Park Police Department
The incident was reported around 9:30 a.m. Monday in the 9300 block of Manassas Drive in Manassas Park. Officials say the dog was taken to an emergency animal hospital.
Officers say a witness reported hearing six gunshots prior to the dog being found. Authorities say a black SUV that was parked in the VRE parking lot drove off from the scene following the shooting.
Manassas Park Police are asking anyone with information to call 703-361-1136.
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On April 15, Manassas Park held a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new downtown development, the Village at Manassas Park, at Park Center Court.
The event marked the first phase of project construction.
The development is a private-public partnership between the city and Norton Scott, LLC, a privately held real estate developer and investment firm in McLean. In October 2019, it submitted a proposal to the city to redevelop the area around City Hall.
Norton Scott will manage the construction, the budgets and pull together the financing for the lease revenue agreement the city has with City Hall.