Man arrested in NC following fatal shooting of 16-year-old in Danville

DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The Danville Police Department says a man has been arrested following the shooting death of a teenager in Danville.

Police say 20-year-old Kyon Marquez Herbin was arrested in Burlington, North Carolina.

His arrest follows a shooting that happened shortly after 2 p.m. in the 1500 block of Richmond Boulevard at the Purdumn Woods Apartments.

When police arrived on the scene, they found a 16-year-old who had been shot. That teenager died as a result of the shooting.

And a 19-year-old was also shot, but their injuries are not life threatening.

Police have not released any additional information about the identities of the teens who were shot.

As for Herbin, he’s charged with second degree murder and malicious wounding.

Police say Herbin is awaiting extradition back to Danville.

In light of this incident, the Danville Police Department will conduct a H.E.A.R.T. Walk in Purdum Woods Monday, May 22, at 4 p.m.

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