Athens Police Officer Involved in North Avenue Shooting
The officer was placed on administrative leave as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation opens an independent criminal probe and police conduct an administrative review.
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Athens Officer-Involved Shooting Under GBI Investigation
Athens-Clarke County police spent Monday working an officer-involved shooting as county officials stressed that the investigation was still very much in progress. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has been asked to take over the criminal side of the case. According to WSB‑TV, officers were still on scene Monday evening, and an Athens-Clarke County spokesperson described the probe as "active and ongoing." The station also noted that a Channel 2…
Athens plans officer shoots knife wielding man
The following was released today by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department On July 27, 2026, at approximately 4:23 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD)officers responded to the 400 block of North Avenue regarding a disturbance involving a subjectbrandishing a bladed weapon. During the incident, at least one ACCPD officer fired his weapon,striking the subject. The subject was transported to Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Cen…
Athens Police Officer Shoots Armed Man During North Avenue Disturbance
ATHENS, Ga. – An Athens-Clarke County police officer shot a man Monday afternoon after responding to a disturbance involving a person reportedly armed with a bladed weapon, authorities said. Officers with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded at approximately 4:23 p.m. on July 27 to the 400 block of North Avenue following reports of a disturbance. According to police, officers encountered a subject who was brandishing a bladed wea…
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