The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating the shooting death of an Athens man. Police responded to the scene on Oak Hill Drive around 8:40 Monday night. They found the victim, 31-year old Walter James Brown Jr. on the ground, suffering from multiple gunshot sounds.
An officer rendered first aid until EMS arrived. Police Brown was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact detective Scott Black at 706-613-3330, extension 798 or Scott.Black@accgov.com.
The department is also looking for information in an aggravated assault case.
According to a media release, police were sent to a Discharging Firearms call at a Martin Court residence. When they arrived they spoke to the 73-year old victim, who said shots were fired at her residence.
Officers found several bullet holes outside the home. Two bullets entered the living room and bedroom.
A 17-year old male was also inside the residence at the time of the shooting. No one was injured.
Anyone with information about the incident, is asked to call Detective Paul Johnson at 706-613-3330 extension 522 or email Paul.Johnson@accgov.com.