Man Shot Across Street From Herndon High School, Police Looking For 2 Suspects
A 21-year-old male was shot across the street from Herndon High School in the 700 block of Bennett Street on Wednesday, Jan. 18, around 3:30 p.m.
The victim was treated for a gunshot wound to his leg at a local hospital and was released, according to the Herndon Police Department.
The victim met with two black males who began to argue with him. As the argument escalated, the victim attempted to flee to a residence on Royal Elm Court. As he was running away, one of the suspects shot him in the leg. Both suspects then immediately fled in a dark-colored sedan, according to the department.
There is no information linking this incident to the school, but the investigation is ongoing. The police are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to call them at 703-435-6846.
Town of Herndon Accepting Arts Grant Proposals
The Town of Herndon is accepting grant proposals up to $5,000 through the Virginia Commission for the Arts Local Government Challenge Grant Program for projects to be implemented in FY 2018.
Nonprofit arts organizations incorporated in the Town of Herndon must meet general policy guidelines as published by the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
The Commission’s 2017-2018 Guidelines for Funding and other resources are available on the website at www.arts.virginia.gov. Applicants should provide full documentation of projected budget, program planning, and a detailed description of implementation of project.
Organizations who intend to apply for grant funding may submit their proposals by 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27 to the Performing Arts Supervisor at the Town of Herndon Department of Parks and Recreation. They may be delivered to the Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Ave, Herndon, VA, 20170. Proposals may also be mailed to the Town of Herndon, P.O. Box 427, Herndon, VA 20172-0427, Attn: Performing Arts Supervisor.