Man fatally shot in east Athens, police name suspect

By Joe Johnson

A 33-year-old Athens man was fatally sho early Sunday morning at an eastside apartment complex,

Tre Almonte Foster was gunned down shortly after midnight on Thumpa Avenue in the Clarke Gardens complex.

Police said they identified the suspect as 24–year-old Kendrick Faust of Athens.

They did not indicate whether a motive for the killing had been established.

Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to Faust’s arrest.

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (706) 705-4775.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact Detective Johnson at Paul.Johnson@accgov.com or 762-400-7060.

If you have any information regarding the incident, please