Teenager Injured in Athens Shooting; Investigation Underway

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Athens-Clarke County Police Launch Investigation into Shooting Incident on East Side

Athens-Clarke County Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that took place on the east side of Athens. According to authorities, a teenager sustained a non-life threatening injury after being shot in the arm. The 16-year-old victim was promptly treated at a local Athens hospital. Police discovered multiple shell casings at the scene, but no information regarding suspects or motive has been released at this time.

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department provided some insight into the incident, stating that on November 5th, at approximately 11:15 am, they responded to a call about shots fired at 705 Spring Valley Road. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 16-year-old male juvenile with a gunshot wound to his right arm.

The victim informed authorities that he was walking near the complex’s mailboxes and office building when he was shot by unidentified males. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) swiftly transported the injured teenager to a local hospital, where he received treatment for his non-life-threatening wound. Police collected several shell casings around the mailboxes as evidence. Further investigation revealed that a white Honda Civic was spotted leaving the complex around the time of the incident.

Law enforcement officials are actively investigating the incident and are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward. Sgt. Black can be contacted at scott.black@accgov.com or 762-400-7058.

In a separate incident, the Georgia State Patrol successfully apprehended Rahim Abdullah, a suspect who had been the target of a day-long manhunt in Habersham County. The 50-year-old had fled from a traffic stop on Highway 365, and he was wanted on battery charges in Athens.

According to WSB TV, Habersham County deputies assisted the Georgia State Patrol in a manhunt near the Tom Arrendale Interchange on Monday afternoon. The pursuit began when troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a car traveling on Georgia 365. The driver, identified as Rahim Abdullah, initiated a police chase, heading north on GA 365. Abdullah tried to exit the highway, but he crashed before fleeing on foot. A manhunt ensued in the area, eventually leading to Abdullah’s arrest at around 6:30 p.m. Sheriff Joey Terrell confirmed that Abdullah was captured in the same vicinity. Additionally, Georgia State Patrol revealed that Abdullah is wanted in Athens-Clarke County.

In Gainesville, another shooting incident involving a teenager is under investigation by the local police department. The 19-year-old victim sustained injuries and is currently receiving treatment at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. As of Monday, his condition was reported as stable. Gainesville Police have not released any information regarding a suspect. However, they have stated that the shooting does not appear to be a random act.

The authorities are working diligently to gather more information and bring clarity to these incidents. Residents are urged to contact the respective law enforcement agencies if they possess any information that could aid in the investigations.

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