Athens-Clarke Police investigate fatal shooting

Athens-Clarke County Police are investigating the late-night shooting death of a 21-year-old Athens man.

At approximately 10:54 p.m. on November 1, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to the 200 block of Martin Circle regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a man with a gunshot wound.

The victim, Demetrius Pope, was transported to a local hospital where he died as a result of his injuries, says ACCPD Public Information Officer Shaun Barnett.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Lieutenant Norris at (762) 400-7165 or [email protected].