Three Teens Injured in Downtown Athens Shooting

ATHENS, GA – In the early hours of Sunday, September 28, 2025, Athens-Clarke County Police responded to a fight in the 100 block of East Clayton Street. As officers dispersed the crowd, members reassembled near Lumpkin Street, and multiple gunshots were fired.
Three teenagers were found with gunshot wounds and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives are investigating. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Harrison at 762-400-7361 or David.Harrison@accgov.com. Anonymous tips can be submitted via the Police Department tip line at 706-705-4775. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.