The Athens-Clarke County Police Department is investigating a report of a woman being hit by a stray bullet. According to a department release, on Sunday, July 19 at approximately 2:00 AM, officers responded to the scene at 100 Rolling Ridge Drive regarding a woman being struck by a stray bullet while she was inside her apartment. The gunfire happened after an argument near the victim’s apartment.
She sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Investigators say other apartments were also struck by gunfire.
This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with any information regarding the incident is asked to contact Detective Hovie Lister at Hovie.Lister@accgov.com, or 762-400-7333.
