The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has identified the suspect in the Feb. 26 shooting near College Avenue and Clayton street after asking for the public’s help identifying him on Monday.
The ACCPD arrested Brandon Cobbs, 24 of Athens, on Friday. The ACCPD charged him with four counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
The ACCPD says that on Feb. 26, the department responded to gunfire near College Avenue and Clayton Street. The ACCPD reports that there were no injuries, but they are continuing to investigate the incident.
March 7, they released photos of Cobbs, who police believe might be involved.
The ACCPD says that during the incident, Cobbs may have fired shots from a handgun toward a black sedan. They say that a white van later picked up the subject and allegedly provided a ride from the area.
Anyone with information, photos, or video regarding the incident should contact the ACCPD’s Detective Lister at 762-400-7333, [email protected], or Sgt. Dickson at 762-400-7070, [email protected].
