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Manassas Park community rallies after pit bull survives being shot and left for dead
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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.
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Police continue to search for both the owner of the dog and the shooter By Camille Furst •
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Manassas Park Police Department
Police in Manassas Park, Virginia are investigating a case of animal cruelty that has caused an outpouring of support for a dog recovering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The pup has gained widespread attention from the community as people rally to cover his treatment and find the person responsible. Download our NBC Washington app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
The shooting occurred in a wooded area between the Manassas VRE parking lot and an apartment complex near 9300 Manassas Drive at about 9:25 a.m., according to the Manassas Park Police Department.
Lucas Fund names five 2021 recipients
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The five recipients of the 2021 Lucas Fund have been announced. The Fund is managed by the Clinton County Foundation and the Lucas committee meets annually to make its selections.
The awardees are:
• Clinton County History Center, $3,000 for a Museum in a Box program
• Clinton County Youth Council, $4,000 for an expansion and accessibility of the disc golf course
• Imagination Library, $2,500, sponsoring 100 preschool children with free books for a year;
• Murphy Theatre, $2.500, after-school music program.
“The impact of the Lucas Fund this year will be truly amazing,” said Jan Blohm, executive director of the Clinton County Foundation.