Athens police officer shoots knife wielding man

The following was released today by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department

On July 27, 2026, at approximately 4:23 p.m., Athens-Clarke County Police Department (ACCPD)

officers responded to the 400 block of North Avenue regarding a disturbance involving a subject

brandishing a bladed weapon. During the incident, at least one ACCPD officer fired his weapon,

striking the subject. The subject was transported to Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center,

where he was being treated for his injuries. No officers were injured.

Per ACCPD policy, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) will conduct an independent

criminal investigation, and the ACCPD Office of Professional Standards will conduct a

concurrent administrative investigation. The officer involved has been placed on administrative

leave.

Any further questions or information about this incident should be directed to the GBI.