Athens-Clarke County Police were, at last report, trying to track down suspects in a drive-by shooting on Winterville Road in Athens. Police say a child suffered a minor gunshot wound, struck in the hand by one of the more than thirty bullets believed to have been fired from at least two weapons. There is no word from police on who did it or why.
From WSB TV...
Police in Athens are investigating a drive-by shooting that injured a child.
On September 23 at about midnight, Athens-Clarke County police received 911 calls regarding gunshots near a home on Winterville Road.
Police say multiple shots hit the home and a child inside was shot in the hand.
Fortunately, their injuries were minor and did not require hospitalization.
Investigating officers found approximately 31 spent shell casings from two different caliber weapons at the scene.
Two bullet holes believed to be associated with this shooting were found at a neighboring home.
The second home was not occupied at the time of the shooting.
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Lieutenant Barnett at 762-400-7318 or at Shaun.Barnett@accgov.com.
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