Man killed in confrontation with Athens police

The following was released this morning by the Athena-Clarke County Police Department

On May 12, 2026, at approximately 12:43 AM, Athens-Clarke County Police Officers responded

to the 1000 block of Hull Road regarding a call about a disturbance involving a male with a gun.

Initial call information indicated that more than one gunshot had been fired prior to the officers' arrival.

At the scene, officers encountered a male subject who brandished a firearm.

Preliminary information indicates the subject fired at least one round, and at least one officer discharged

his firearm. The male was deceased at the scene. 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.