The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Athens-Clarke County Police Department and the Clarke County Sheriff’s Office are investigating an officer-involved shooting that left a 25-year-old Athens man injured. According to a release, officers responded to an armed robbery call in the 400 block of North Avenue around 2:24 pm on Tuesday. The suspected vehicle used was located on Commerce Road and a chase ensued. The vehicle was stopped on Newton Bridge Road. Two suspects fled the scene and were pursued by deputies and officers. During that pursuit, police saw a gun and a deputy fired, hitting the suspect.
Javious Mattox was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Both suspects were taken into custody. Two firearms were located at the scene. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to call Detective Lister at 762-400-7333 or Hovie.Lister@accgov.com, the GBI Tip Line at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://GBI.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Say Something mobile app.
