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Crime & Public Safety

Suspect sought in fatal shooting near downtown Athens

Police are searching for a man suspected of a fatal shooting Monday afternoon in Athens.
Police are searching for a man suspected of a fatal shooting Monday afternoon in Athens.
By Henri.hollis@ajc.com
July 27, 2020

A shooting near downtown Athens on Monday afternoon left one person dead and police searching for the suspect.

The shooting took place just before 2 p.m. in the 100 block of Hickman Drive, not far from the University of Georgia campus, Athens-Clarke County police said in a statement. Police did not release details about the victim as they worked to notify next of kin.

Police said the man suspected of the shooting was wearing a white shirt and blue pants.

The incident happened in an area that would typically be heavily trafficked near the Hotel Indigo, though the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on activity in Athens. City officials recently instituted a mask requirement.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Lt. David Norris at 706-613-3330, ext. 7165. Anonymous tips can also be made through Crime Stoppers at 706-705-4775.

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