Elderly Athens Man Arrested After Woman Shot on Baxter Street

Athens police arrested a 74-year-old man Monday morning, December 1st, after a woman was shot inside a business on Baxter Street.

Officers were called to the 900 block of Baxter Street around 6:38 AM after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found a woman inside a business suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. EMS transported her to a local hospital, where she is receiving treatment. Her current condition has not been released.

Investigators quickly identified the suspected shooter as Carl Clark of Athens. Clark was located a short time later and taken into custody without incident. He is charged with aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and criminal attempt to commit murder.

Police say the investigation remains active and are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Lister at Hovie.Lister@accgov.com or 762-400-7333.