Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a shooting in downtown Athens Thursday night that sent one person to the hospital. Athens-Clarke County police said they were called to the home in the 200 block of Morton Avenue at 8:45 Saturday night. Detectives identified Williams as the suspect and said multiple arrest warrants have been issued stemming from the shooting. The shooting happened on the bar-heavy 300 block of East Clayton Street. It will offer a fully integrated approach to cancer care with convenient access and will be the first of its kind in the region, the release said. For official records, please contact the Clarke County Sheriff's Office. Cox Media Group. Every dollar you give helps fund our ongoing mission to provide Athens with quality, independent journalism. Support Flagpole by making a donation today. At the scene, officers found the 17-year-old victim with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male who had been shot. At least four people were shot and killed at a teenager's birthday party, with 28 people injured. ATHENS, Ga. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department arrested 26-year-old Jeffery Rice in connection to a double shooting on Gaines School Road last Friday night. The shooting erupted in downtown Athens around 2 a.m. Sunday after a large fight broke out as large crowds celebrated a college football victory. During the affray, Anderson fired several shots from his gun. The shooting happened Thursday night in a middle class neighborhood in north Kansas City. "Seven individuals were injured as a result of the gunfire . Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! 2. The shooting happened in downtown Athens at around 2 a.m. Sunday after a large fight broke out and a man with a gun opened fire into the crowd, The Athens Banner-Herald reported. Pharoah Devonell Williams, 21, turned himself. Rice faces murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon charges, and three counts of violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, police said. Photos can be shared by contacting Det. They said at some point during the altercation, Anderson produced a gun and started shooting. DETROIT (FOX 2) - Detroit police are investigating a shooting that hospitalized a man Saturday night. 2023 www.onlineathens.com. ATLANTA There were at least four shootings and a stabbing overnight Saturday in the City of Atlanta -- one of which that led to the death of a 16-year-old . A seventeen year old male was wounded and taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Athens Banner-Herald 0:04 1:09 The motive for a fight that erupted into gunfire wounding seven people in downtown Athens early Sunday has not been determined, Athens-Clarke police spokesman. 5, 2022 at 8:58 AM CDT ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - An Athens resident was found dead in an apartment Saturday night when officers with the Athens Police . Clarke County School District continues to offer free testing and vaccination opportunities at various locations throughout the district. On Thursday, Governor Brian Kemp said that local agencies can apply for up to $1.5 million apiece if gun crimes got worse during the pandemic in their communities. Athens-Clarke County police . The shooting is in early stages of investigation as Reporter Corey Knapp found a bullet casing . Did you encounter any technical issues? GVA will collect and check for accuracy, comprehensive information about gun-related violence in the U.S. and then post and disseminate it online. . EMAIL: news@nowhabersham.com 2023 FOX Television Stations, Man shot and killed trying to break into Smyrna home, police say, Keeping it green: Atlanta City Council tackles city's tree canopy. Athens-Clarke police arrived at the home on Martin Circle shortly before 11 p.m. to find Demetrius L. Pope, 21, with a gunshot wound to the head, according to police Lt. Shaun Barnett. When officers arrived, they found 31-year-old John . . Yarl was sent to pick up his twin younger brothers. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Submit a news form with your thoughts, questions or feedback. The Lawrenceville man, who remained in jail Tuesday without bond, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. Athens teen linked to a murder in Bethel receives 5-year prison term UGA student shocked to see post office worker steal her package 'I'm glad he's alive,' Athens man says after shooting burglar . He has been booked on several gun-related charges. Downtown Athens is a short walk to the University of Georgia campus, and large crowds were out late Saturday night and into the morning hours celebrating a big . Police are investigating after a dispute led to a shooting early Sunday morning in southwest Atlanta. appreciated. Police arrested another 17-year-old male who they said was leaving the scene carrying a firearm. This is the third recent announcement from Kemp about spending federal pandemic relief funds as he runs for reelection. Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said at a news conference that race was not a factor in the shooting that occurred last Thursday. ACCPD is still investigating the shooting, and is seeking pictures and videos that bystanders may have taken in the area between midnight and 2 a.m. on Sunday. All seven injured were treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital, police said. A large fight had broken out and during the fight, a male suspect began discharging a firearm into the crowd that was fighting, the release from the police department said. Gun Violence Archive (GVA) is a not for profit corporation formed in 2013 to provide free online public access to accurate information about gun-related violence in the United States. Seven people were injured early Sunday, the. September 5, 2021. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG. Lieutenant Mike Tyndell said that Athens Clarke County Police responded to a resident's call of someone getting shot, but said there were no injuries. Authorities say the shooting happened at around 11 PM last night in the 300 block of Clayton Street. The police department said they found an 18-year-old with a gunshot wound and a 19-year-old pronounced dead on scene. CNN affiliate WSB reported the shooting happened in downtown Athens as students and fans filled the streets to celebrate the University of Georgias victory in football over Clemson. Police said theyre still trying to determine his role in the shooting, if any. pic.twitter.com/ruH6Ca08HB. Discovery Company. When officers arrived on the scene, a male was . Updated: 9:19 AM EDT April 17, 2023. A man suspected of opening fire into a crowd on the street in Athens, Georgia, over the weekend has been arrested, authorities said. You have permission to edit this article. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Her work has also appeared in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Atlanta Magazine and the Associated Press. In 2015, Townley won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. That child survived the exposure. A Warner Bros. (Tyler LaRiviere /Chicago Sun-Times via AP). Box 2393 Townley raced for nearly a decade from 2008 to 2016, according to NASCAR. A dispute between two men in downtown Athens early Saturday resulted in gunfire that hit one man in the face and wounded a bystander identified as a female University of Georgia student, according to Athens-Clarke police. Now Habersham CNN A man suspected of opening fire into a crowd on the street in Athens, Georgia, over the weekend has been arrested, authorities said. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. Police have been on the scene for about 25 minutes. Two University of Georgia faculty have been awarded 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships by the Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, according to a press release from UGA Media Relations. Medics transported the teen to a nearby hospital where he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Subscribe to 95.5 WSB newsletter(Opens a new window), 95.5 WSB facebook feed(Opens a new window), 95.5 WSB twitter feed(Opens a new window), 95.5 WSB instagram feed(Opens a new window), Former NASCAR driver, son of Zaxbys founder killed in Athens double shooting. Like what you just read? Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Right lane blocked, Henry Co.. 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RELATED: 1 dead, another hospitalized in Athens double shooting. A firearm was discharged and the Athens man was hit in the face with the bullet passing through the mans face and striking the hand of a 22-year-old University of Georgia student from Dacula, who was standing nearby and not involved in the dispute, according to police. You have permission to edit this article. Gwinnett Co Roadwork I 85/nb ramp to I-985. John Townley was hit and transported to a nearby hospital where he later died. Pharoah Devonell Williams turned himself in, a police spokesman said. Police want anyone with information to call investigator Sgt. Brigitte Menzel at 706-612-6388 or brigitte.menzel@accgov.com. All rights reserved. Police said officers responded to a shooting in the area of East Clayton Street and North Jackson Street just before 2 a.m. Sunday. Call 911. 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UPDATE: Suspect arrested in Athens shooting, police seeking investigation help, ACCPD is still investigating the shooting, and is seeking pictures and videos that bystanders may have taken in the area between midnight and 2 a.m. on Sunday. According to an ACC Police Department report, an officer responded to First, the good news: Bishop Park is getting a new pool to replace its current one, which is 46 years old and leaking. 9-month old Saint Griffin Jones waskidnapped late Friday night when the vehicle he was inside was stolen from a driveway on Live Oak Drive. If your toilet is broken and your landlord wont fix it, what do you do? 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Website records shall be available up to seven days after the arrest of an inmate. Athens-Clarke County EMS transported him to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting happened inside a store in Greektown. He had a Glock pistol in his waistband, and a loaded AR-15 rifle and two stolen handguns in his car, as well as $916 in cash and a small bag of marijuana, according to a police report. Officials said in the initial release that the two individuals shot each other. There was an altercation between a 24-year-old Lawrenceville man and a 30-year-old Athens man. Read the digital edition of the newspaper. last night. A police media report on the shooting said the child was taken to a hospital and was in critical condition. Athens police investigate Coleridge Court shooting, Athens cancer center announces opening of comprehensive cancer treatment center, Clarke County School District announces new Hilsman Middle School principal, Two UGA faculty awarded Guggenheim Fellowships, UGA Pollinator Project to host annual campus census this week, Dial-a-Poem: Poet laureate leads Athens in National Poetry Month celebrations, Georgia softball falls to Florida in game one 13-4, Georgia softball unable to hold off No. Will a new NHL franchise come to Forsyth County's proposed arena? Both victims of the shooting were transported to a local hospital. According to the Athens-Banner Herald, the teen who was arrested denied being the shooter. More:Teen shot in downtown Athens and another teen was arrested on gun charges, And:Fight in downtown Athens leads to gunfire by unknown shooter. 1,289 were here. 3 Florida, falls 11-6 in series finale. (Megan Varner/Getty Images) Goodman-Johnson said there was a shooting last . On August 25, at approximately 11 p.m., the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a shooting in the 300 block of Clayton Street. Officials are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call the Athens-Clark County Police Department. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 00:03:02. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more! By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Teen shot in downtown Athens and another teen was arrested on gun charges, Fight in downtown Athens leads to gunfire by unknown shooter, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Pharoah Williams, 21, is in police custody as of Monday after the Athens-Clarke County Police Department issued several arrest warrants against him in connection with a shooting that occurred. Democrats accuse Kemp of using money he opposed to strengthen himself against opponent Stacey Abrams. Quatravis Hull, 16, on Thursday was sentenced to 15 years with the first five years in prison for his role in the slaying of 19-year-old Ketorian Cooper, who was fatally shot on Sept. 23, 2021, in . The shooting happened in downtown Athens at around 2 a.m. Sunday after . Mon 17 Apr 2023 15.27 EDT Last modified on Mon 17 Apr 2023 16.11 EDT. 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Brigitte Menzel at 706-612-6388 or, UPDATE: 9-month-old kidnapped from Athens driveway found, Athens man arrested on child pornography charges, UGAPD blotter: Drunk woman enters strangers rooms in Russell Hall and more, UGA Pollinator Project to host annual campus census this week, Dial-a-Poem: Poet laureate leads Athens in National Poetry Month celebrations, Athens police investigate Coleridge Court shooting, Georgia softball falls to Florida in game one 13-4, Georgia softball unable to hold off No. Officers responded to a shooting that took place around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Stanford Street and Somerest Drive. The Clarke County School District has announced Kenneth Vaughan as the new principal of Hilsman Middle School, effective July 1, according to a press release from the district. 46 people hurt and 3 killed in Chicago shootings this weekend. Police arrested another 17-year-old male who they said was leaving the scene carrying a firearm. Around the same time, officers arrested another seventeen year old male who was seen to be leaving the area with a firearm. The shooting is still under investigation. September 14, 2022. You may be offline. Martin Matheny is WUGA's Program Director and a host and producer of our local news program 'Athens News Matters.' The 18-year-old victim was transported to the hospital and was expected to make a full recovery. Published: Jun. According to the Smyrna Police Department . Local News. One teenager was wounded and another arrested following a late-night shooting Wednesday in Athens. P.O. In June, a 15 month old overdosed and died after being exposed to narcotics in including fentanyl, opiates and Benzodiazapine at a home on Oak Hill Drive. The report said that police responded to shooting in the Five Points neighborhood on Saturday night, and that Townley and a 30-year-old female were shot and transported to a local. As of Monday evening, it was unclear whether Williams had obtained an attorney. Police have not released the names of either the victim or the suspect. . 15 Florida in game two loss 8-7, Georgia baseball cant keep up with No. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]. Chicago police investigate the scene of a shooting in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. By Nick Kremer. Officers responded to a report of shots fired on Kathwood Drive and Rolling Ridge Drive after they heard gunshots at around 12:30 a.m. on Friday near Jefferson Road. Submit a news form with your thoughts, questions or feedback. 2023 Cable News Network. 7:15 PM EDT, Mon September 6, 2021. Police responded to a call at a residence in the . (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; @taylormckenzie_photo). (1-844-669-6397) Saturday night shooting kills one. According to the Athens Police Department, the shooting occurred at Higgins Court Apartments on South Hine Street in Athens. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. GA 30318 (404) 325-4646; Public . ATHENS, Ga. - Athens police say one 17-year-old is recovering in the hospital and another is in custody following a shooting downtown Thursday night. Jeffrey Rice is being charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and more. They apparently did not know each other, police Lt. Shaun Barnett said Tuesday. A 29-year-old female was shot and received non-life-threatening injuries. Pharoah Williams, 21, is in police custody as of Monday after the Athens-Clarke County Police Department issued several arrest warrants against him in connection with a shooting that occurred in downtown Athens just before 2 a.m. on Sunday, according to an ACCPD press release. John Wes Townley died of his injuries. He started at WUGA in 2012 as a part-time classical music host and still hosts WUGA's longest-running local program 'Night Music' which is heard on WUGA and GPB Classical. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Seven people were injured in Georgia when a man with a gun opened fired into a crowd of people, police said. Barnett said Williams was transferred to the Athens-Clarke County Jail by the Clarke County Sheriffs Office, jail records show. His father, Tony Townley, is a co-founder of the Athens-based fast food chain Zaxbys, according to the Associated Press. Please click the checkbox to begin. CCSD reported a total of 576 COVID-19 cases this month- the second highest case count the district has recorded in a 30-day time span since they started tracking cases in November 2020. ATHENS, Ga. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department arrested 26-year-old Jeffery Rice in connection to adouble shooting on Gaines School Road last Friday night. On Aug. 5 at approximately 11:39 p.m., the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to reports of gunshots at the 500 block of Fourth Street, according to a press release from ACCPD.. An officer arriving on scene arrested the suspect and another officer located a handgun on the back of a car, according to the report. Will a new NHL franchise come to Forsyth County's proposed arena? It remains unclear if he was involved in the shooting and the investigation continues. At a 10 a.m. press conference, Senior Trooper Jeremy Burkett said anyone with tips is asked to call 1-800-392-8011 or email the crime tipline at sbi.investigations@alea.gov.Officials did not take . ATHENS, Ga. Athens-Clarke County police say former NASCAR driver John Wes Townley and his ex-wife Laura were injured in a shooting incident at her home in Athens. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact ACCPD. Williams turned himself in at the Wilkes County jail on Monday, according to the release. Pope was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced . A former NASCAR driver was fatally shot Saturday night in Georgia as he attacked his ex-wife and another man with a hatchet, according to police. Prayers for everyone involved, but there was a shooting in downtown Athens tonight. Georgia will give out $100 million in federal COVID-19 money to bolster policing and reduce violence. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male who had been shot. Two Teens Involved in Downtown Athens Shooting by Blake Aued August 26, 2022 A 17-year-old from Winterville was hospitalized Thursday night after being shot on Clayton Street during an altercation. The Athens Banner Herald reports that John Wes Townley, armed with a hatchet, engaged in an altercation at 240 Morton Avenue, with the house's occupants, Townley's ex-wife Laura Townley and Zachary Anderson, 32, of Dunwoody. Investigators are working to see if the suspect has any connection with the shooting. "Seven individuals were injured as a result of the gunfire . Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 3 Florida, falls 11-6 in series finale. The authorities did not offer any details about a motive for the shooting on Saturday night in Dadeville, Ala. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Seven people were injured in Georgia when a man with a gun opened fired into a crowd of people, police said. All five were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Credit: Athens-Clarke County Police Department Facebook. ATHENS, Ga. - Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old dead and a 17-year-old seriously injured. Former NASCAR driver, son of Zaxbys founder killed in Athens double shooting Investigators say they have identified the suspected shooter and it is believed he knew the victims. FAX: 1-844-205-7259, Judge to rule soon if Kemp can be forced to comply with Fulton grand jury subpoena, Meadows, Powell testimony sought in Georgia election probe, Woman rescued after 30-foot fall along Panther Creek Trail, Driver charged in multi-vehicle wreck in Mount Airy, Gainesville murder suspect arrested following wreck on I-85. One teenager was wounded and another arrested following a late-night shooting Wednesday in Athens. Police say 12 people have died from fentanyl this year in Athens and there are other possible cases pending toxicology reports from the State Crime Lab. This account is not monitored for dispatching. FOX 5 Atlanta ATHENS, Ga. - Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old dead and a 17-year-old seriously injured. Link Copied! There was a problem saving your notification. Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. returned to class as investigators worked to piece together what happened at a Saturday night shooting that killed four . It happened around 1:40 p.m. on March 19 at the RaceTrac located at. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact ACCPD. The Clark County Board of Education approved the hiring of Vaughan at its April 13 meeting. Five people were shot after a large fight broke out in the area of East Clayton Street and North Jackson Street. Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. He was 31. April 16, 2023 / 7:48 PM / CBS/AP. An Athens man was gunned down in front of his home Monday night in an apparent drive-by shooting. Lucinda is a journalism and English double major who previously served as the news editor and campus news editor. 6, 2022 at 8:33 AM PDT. The condition of the Athens man wasn't immediately available on Tuesday. The. He especially enjoys covering local politics and crime. A police car's lights flash in downtown Athens, Georgia on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. When John arrived, police said he and Anderson got into a fight over a hatchet. Authorities say the shooting happened at around 11 PM last night in the 300 block of Clayton Street. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a 37-year-old Athens man on child pornography charges on Aug. 26, according to a Tuesday GBI press release. Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a shooting in downtown Athens Thursday night that sent one person to the hospital. Police said they also found a 9mm clip near the scene. Investigators say they have identified the suspected shooter and it is believed he knew the victims. Authorities are asking anyone with information about this shooting to call ACCPDs Crime Tip Line at 706-705-4775 or contact them anonymously online here. ATHENS, Ga. Athens-Clarke County police say former NASCAR driver John Wes Townley and his ex-wife Laura were injured in a shooting incident at her home in Athens. A police car's lights flash in downtown Athens, Georgia on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. ATHENS, Ga. A 15-year . Seven people were injured early Sunday, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said in a news release posted on Facebook. ATHENS, Ga. - Police in Athens-Clarke County released a dramatic video detailing a two-day crime spree of an armed man who investigators said confronted strangers, fired shots at a woman's. All Rights Reserved. [wpdevart_facebook_comment curent_url="https://flagpole.com/featured/2022/08/26/two-teens-involved-in-downtown-athens-shooting/" title_text="COMMENTS" order_type="social" title_text_color="#000000" title_text_font_size="22" title_text_font_famely="Roboto Condensed" title_text_position="left" width="100%" count_of_comments="3" ]. EMS transported the woman to a local hospital, the report said. 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