Woman dead, teen boy injured in Athens shooting overnight

ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY, Ga. — The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a woman dead and a teenager injured overnight.

ACCPD said early Friday morning at approximately 12:30 a.m., officers heard multiple gunshots while patrolling in the Jefferson Road area.

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During that time, ACCPD communications officers got a call about shots fired in the area of Kathwood Drive and Rolling Ridge Drive.

Officers arrived at the 100 block of Rolling Ridge Drive and found two people who has been shot.

The first victim was a 20-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at the hospital.

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The second victim is a 17-year-old boy who was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. His current condition is unknown.

The identities of the victims have not been released. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to contact investigators at 762-400-7058 or by clicking here.

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