Two more shootings: Athens-Clarke County Police investigate

Athens-Clarke County Police are investigating two more shootings: police say a 20 year-old man was shot and wounded on Carriage Court. He was taken to an Athens hospital for treatment of what are said to have been non-life threatening injuries. Shortly after his arrival to the hospital, a 19 year-old showed up with a gunshot wound. His injuries were also described as non-life threatening. Police say it’s not known if the two shootings were related.

From the ACCPD...

On April 26, 2022, at approximately 9:13PM, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to the 200 block of Carriage Court in reference to discharging firearms. Upon arrival, officers located a 20- year-old male that had been shot. The individual that was shot was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Shortly after this incident, a 19-year-old male arrived at a local hospital with a gunshot wound. His injuries are not life-threatening. At this time, it is unknown if these incidents are related.

Investigations into both incidents are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Harrison at 762-400-7361 or via email at david.harrison@accgov.com.

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