Police investigate deadly shooting in Athens

A $1,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest in a deadly shooting in Athens.

On June 21, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Athens-Clarke County police responded to the 100 block of Zebulon Drive after receiving reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers located a man who had been shot.

EMS transported the wounded man to an area hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries, police say. They’ve identified him as 36-year-old Kenton Daniel of Athens.

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is asking anyone with information about this incident to contact either Detective Lister at 762-400-7333, [email protected], or Sergeant Black at 762-400-7058, [email protected].

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible.

Anonymous tips may be made by calling the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 706-705-4775.