Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a shooting that injured a 19-year-old man.
On February 22, at approximately 2 p.m., the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to the 400 block of Newton Bridge Road in reference to a discharging firearm call.
“Shortly after receiving this call, officers were advised that an individual with a gunshot wound arrived at a local hospital,” says ACCPD Public Information Officer Lt. Shaun Barnett.
The initial investigation indicates the man was injured in the shooting at the Newton Bridge Road location. His injuries are non-life-threatening, Barnett says.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective Black at 762-400-7058 or by email at [email protected].
