Every dollar you give helps fund our ongoing mission to provide Athens with quality, independent journalism. Jeffrey Rice is being charged with murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and more. Pharoah Devonell Williams, 21, turned himself. Police are investigating to determine if the teen they arrested was involved in the shooting. Published: Jun. A 29-year-old female was shot and received non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A police car's lights flash in downtown Athens, Georgia on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. 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. Officers responded to an emergency call on Oct. 21 regarding a shooting at the 100 block of Gaines School Road. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. DADEVILLE, Ala. At least four people are dead and 28 others were injured after a shooting in Dadeville on Saturday night, police said. ATHENS, Ga. Seven people were injured in Georgia when a man with a gun opened fired into a crowd of people, police said. 2023 www.onlineathens.com. 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. Police arrived to find the victim lying on the sidewalk with blood coming from his head, while witnesses pointed to a man leaving the scene, whom theyidentified as the shooter. 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. That teen, whose identity has not been released, was taken into custody and arrested for various firearm-related charges. Officers found two people shot and tried to render life-saving aid to the victims. Brigitte Menzel at 706-612-6388 or brigitte.menzel@accgov.com. 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. An officer arriving on scene arrested the suspect and another officer located a handgun on the back of a car, according to the report. Most students and staff in Clarke County are not required to wear masks following the Unmask Georgia Students Act which was signed into law earlier this year. 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 . 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. 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. returned to class as investigators worked to piece together what happened at a Saturday night shooting that killed four . Goodman-Johnson said there was a shooting last . In 2015, Townley won the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. It remains unclear if he was involved in the shooting and the investigation continues. Seven people were injured early Sunday, the. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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. . New video of RaceTrac gas station shooting The Oconee County Sheriff's Office released new video from the March 19 shooting. The teenage boy's current condition is unknown, but police considered his injuries serious. 00:03:02. last night. By clicking "Accept", I acknowledge that the records . Police are investigating after a dispute led to a shooting early Sunday morning in southwest Atlanta. 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. That child survived the exposure. 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. 7:15 PM EDT, Mon September 6, 2021. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Seven people were injured in Georgia when a man with a gun opened fired into a crowd of people, police said. The shooting happened in downtown Athens at around 2 a.m. Sunday after . Police say there was a dispute over someone . (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; @taylormckenzie_photo). 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This makes up 3.3% of the districts staff and student body, with 1% of those cases having been reported in the past 7 days. One teenager was wounded and another arrested following a late-night shooting Wednesday in Athens. While responding to this incident, officers made contact with another individual that was seen fleeing from the area while apparently holding a firearm, says ACCPD Lt. Shaun Barnett. Cox Media Group. Discovery Company. Both victims of the shooting were transported to a local hospital. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. The Clark County Board of Education approved the hiring of Vaughan at its April 13 meeting. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. ATHENS, Ga. - Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a shooting that left a 20-year-old dead and a 17-year-old seriously injured. When officers arrived on the scene, a male was . RELATED: 1 dead, another hospitalized in Athens double shooting. Athens-Clarke County police . A seventeen year old male was wounded and taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Call 911. 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 was 31. The shooting happened Saturday night. 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. There was a problem saving your notification. A 4-year-old boy was shot twice in the head Friday when bullets came through the front window of a home, Chicago Police said. Detectives identified Williams as the suspect and said multiple arrest warrants have been issued stemming from the shooting. 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. SMYRNA, Ga. Police in Smyrna are investigating the shooting death of a person that happened on Sunday night. On Sunday, at approximately 12:40 a.m., the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred at Coleridge Court, according to an ACCPD press release.A 29-year-old . [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. Box 2393 Townley raced for nearly a decade from 2008 to 2016, according to NASCAR. Athens-Clarke County Police responded to a shooting just before 8:45 p.m. along the 200 block of Morton Avenue in the Five Points neighborhood. Athens, Ga Police respond to a shooting at Rolling Ridge Apartments around 7p.m. Read the digital edition of the newspaper. CNN A man suspected of opening fire into a crowd on the street in Athens, Georgia, over the weekend has been arrested, authorities said. 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. Like what you just read? Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a shooting in downtown Athens Thursday night that sent one person to the hospital. Published: Jun. 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. Police said they also found a 9mm clip near the scene. Shooting in Dadeville, Alabama Mourners attend a vigil at the First Baptist Church of Dadeville on April 16, 2023, after a mass shooting at the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio in Dadeville, Alabama. The Clarke County School District is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases this month. 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. A person meeting that description was booked into the Athens-Clarke County Jail at 1:30 a.m. Friday on two misdemeanor gun charges and released about three hours later. 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. Laura Townley was also injured in the shooting and police said she too was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, but shes expected to survive. GA 30318 (404) 325-4646; Public . 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. 0:59 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,. Officials said in the initial release that the two individuals shot each other. Officers responded. Black at 762-400-7058 or Scott.Black@accgov.com or Detective Lister at 762-400-7333 or Hovie.Lister@accgov.com. They said at some point during the altercation, Anderson produced a gun and started shooting. 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. He has been booked on several gun-related charges. Please check your connection and try again using the Retry button. Photos can be shared by contacting Det. This account is not monitored for dispatching. 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. 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. Will a new NHL franchise come to Forsyth County's proposed arena? On Sunday, at approximately 12:40 a.m., the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred at Coleridge Court, according to an ACCPD press release. ATHENS, Ga. (AP) Seven people were injured in Georgia when a man with a gun opened fired into a crowd of people, police said. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. When John arrived, police said he and Anderson got into a fight over a hatchet. 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. 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. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Pressure mounts as DeKalb County Schools prepare for superintendent vote, Atlanta Police crash barbeque, find 'supermarket' drug house, Metro Atlanta city named one of the 'Best Places to Live' in United States: report, Fulton County Jail inmate somehow got to enjoy steak dinner in their jail cell, Police investigating threats to Forsyth County high school, student in custody, Beloved Forsyth County school custodian named finalist for national 'Custodian of the Year', Mayor 'acted like a fool' during drunken episodes while criminal case still unresolved. This individual, also a 17-year-old male, was taken into custody without incident and arrested for various firearm related charges.. 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 . 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. A seventeen year old male was wounded and taken to an area hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! All Rights Reserved. Jake Drukman is The Red & Black's news editor, and has worked for the paper since 2019. 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. According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, officers responded to a shooting in the 300 block of Clayton Street at 11 p.m. and found a 17-year-old male who had been shot. The 18-year-old victim was transported to the hospital and was expected to make a full recovery. Please click the checkbox to begin. One teenager was wounded and another arrested following a late-night shooting Wednesday in Athens. 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. 6, 2022 at 8:33 AM PDT. 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. Records include inmates booked with a 24 hour delay and are updated every 15 minutes thereafter. Her work has also appeared in the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, Atlanta Magazine and the Associated Press. His father, Tony Townley, is a co-founder of the Athens-based fast food chain Zaxbys, according to the Associated Press. DADEVILLE, Ala. (WUPA/AP) - The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said four people were killed and 28 injured in a shooting at a teenager's birthday party late . Around 12:18 am on Saturday, April 16, 2023 Statesboro Police Officers . For official records, please contact the Clarke County Sheriff's Office. NO AUDIO ON VIDEO - Hundreds of high school students packed into the Shuga Shack Event Hall located at 19 East Vine Street in downtown Statesboro for a prom after party when a fight broke out an gunfire erupted according to Mike Broadhead, Statesboro Police Chief. Credit: Athens-Clarke County Police Department Facebook. Gwinnett Co Roadwork I 85/nb ramp to I-985. Prayers for everyone involved, but there was a shooting in downtown Athens tonight. The shooting happened in downtown Athens at around 2 a.m. Sunday after a large fight broke out, Athens-Clarke County police said. Police said theyre still trying to determine his role in the shooting, if any. Five people were shot after a large fight broke out in the area of East Clayton Street and North Jackson Street. According to the Athens Police Department, the shooting occurred at Higgins Court Apartments on South Hine Street in Athens. You have permission to edit this article. 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. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. He is being held on a $10,000 bond for one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, and seven counts of aggravated assault. . A shooting Saturday night in Dadeville, Alabama, has left people injured, Dadeville Council Member Teneeshia Goodman-Johnson told CNN. You have permission to edit this article. He especially enjoys covering local politics and crime. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]. The law says that school districts can only have mask mandates if there is an opt-out option. Thats the same area where a man shot seven people last September. Read the digital edition of the newspaper. September 14, 2022. The shooting happened in downtown Athens at around 2 a.m. Sunday after a large fight broke out, Athens-Clarke County police said. Williams turned himself in at the Wilkes County jail on Monday, according to the release. ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Officers with the Athens Police Department are investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday night. The shooting happened inside a store in Greektown. "Seven individuals were injured as a result of the gunfire . Officers responded to a report of. The shooting is in early stages of investigation as Reporter Corey Knapp found a bullet casing . Police have not released the names of either the victim or the suspect. Pharoah Devonell Williams, 21, turned himself in to authorities in Wilkes County on Monday, police public information officer Shaun Barnett said. Submit a news form with your thoughts, questions or feedback. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much The shooting took place just hours after thousands of fans packed Sanford Stadium to watch the University of Georgia Bulldogs beat the Arkansas Razorbacks just over a mile away. P.O. The shooting is still under investigation. The game was Saturday night in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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. 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. A man suspected of opening fire into a crowd on the street in Athens, Georgia, over the weekend has been arrested, authorities said. September 5, 2021. At the scene, officers found the 17-year-old victim with a gunshot wound. 15 Florida in game two loss 8-7, Georgia baseball cant keep up with No. 46 people hurt and 3 killed in Chicago shootings this weekend. PHONE:1-844-NOW-NEWS This is the third recent announcement from Kemp about spending federal pandemic relief funds as he runs for reelection. ATHENS, Ga. A 15-year . 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. The slain victims included two high school seniors . GA-18 Road blocked due to fallen tree on GA-18 Concord St . CNNs Rebekah Riess contributed to this report. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Example video title will go here for this video. Seven people were injured early Sunday, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said in a news release posted on Facebook. According to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, the shooting happened around 11 p.m. on the 300 block of Clayton Street. Officials are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call the Athens-Clark County Police Department. . A drunk woman enters multiple rooms without invitation and more in this week's UGAPD blotter. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department have made two more arrests and seized numerous firearms in connection to the Aug. 25 shooting that occurred on the 300 block of Clayton Street downtown. Pharoah Devonell Williams turned himself in, a police spokesman said. He is a senior journalism major with a minor in criminal justice. Updated The. 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. The condition of the Athens man wasn't immediately available on Tuesday. By Nick Kremer. Updated: 9:19 AM EDT April 17, 2023. Georgia will give out $100 million in federal COVID-19 money to bolster policing and reduce violence. 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 . . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 3 Florida, falls 11-6 in series finale. A Warner Bros. Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a shooting in downtown Athens Thursday night that sent one person to the hospital. (Megan Varner/Getty Images) John Wes Townley died of his injuries. 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.. April 16, 2023 / 7:48 PM / CBS/AP. 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Chicago police investigate the scene of a shooting in the Woodlawn neighborhood of Chicago, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. 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. GVA will collect and check for accuracy, comprehensive information about gun-related violence in the U.S. and then post and disseminate it online. appreciated. 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. He lives in Normaltown with his wife, Shaye and dog, Murphy. 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. The shooting occurred at about 2 a.m. on the 200 block of West Clayton Street, according to the report. Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson said at a news conference that race was not a factor in the shooting that occurred last Thursday. 2023 Cable News Network. Pope was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced . Medics transported the teen to a nearby hospital where he is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Yarl was sent to pick up his twin younger brothers. Support Flagpole by making a donation today. The authorities did not offer any details about a motive for the shooting on Saturday night in Dadeville, Ala. 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. Did you encounter any technical issues? 3 Florida, falls 11-6 in series finale. Athens-Clarke County Commissioner Ovita Thornton was arrested Thursday on DUI charges for the second time in two months. . All seven injured were treated for non-life-threatening injuries at a local hospital, police said. Around the same time, officers arrested another seventeen year old male who was seen to be leaving the area with a firearm. 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. Police said officers responded to a shooting in the area of East Clayton Street and North Jackson Street just before 2 a.m. Sunday. (Photo/Taylor Gerlach; @taylormckenzie_photo). Barnett said Williams was transferred to the Athens-Clarke County Jail by the Clarke County Sheriffs Office, jail records show. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male who had been shot. 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 . There was an altercation between a 24-year-old Lawrenceville man and a 30-year-old Athens man. 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. According to the Smyrna Police Department . Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month . Authorities say the shooting happened at around 11 PM last night in the 300 block of Clayton Street. Police are asking anyone who might have seen or has information the incident to contact them at 762-400-7058, Georgia veteran reunited with purple heart medals 40 years after they were stolen. Saturday night shooting kills one. A 15-year-old boy faces murder charges in the death of a 38-year-old Athens man and police are actively looking for the teen. Officers responded to a shooting that took place around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Stanford Street and Somerest Drive. 2. A 20-year-old woman died at the hospital. Investigators are working to see if the suspect has any connection with the shooting. A 17-year-old from Winterville was hospitalized Thursday night after being shot on Clayton Street during an altercation. Paramedics arrived at the scene and rushed both victims to the hospital. 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. 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. 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