New downtown Athens shooting incident under investigation

The University of Georgia ihas issued the following alert, which comes a week after three teenagers were wounded during a shooting on East Clayton Street

On October 8, 2025 at approximately 10:40 a.m. the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to a report of a discharging firearm that occurred at approximately 10:40 a.m. in the area of the East Washington Street and North Thomas Street. Clarke County Sheriff’s Deputy’s reported a black male, wearing a hooded black sweatshirt and gray sweat pants and a black female with braided hair, wearing a gray full zip jacket and red sweat pants were involved. A Clarke County Deputy heard one gunshot in the area and saw the described individuals fleeing the area towards North Thomas Street. An ACCPD officer reported that the male in the hooded black sweatshirt possibly had a handgun under his sweatshirt, possibly black or gray. No injuries have been reported at this time.

The University of Georgia Police Department urges all individuals, whether in this general area or elsewhere, to be extremely cautious of their surroundings. All persons are encouraged to develop specific safety strategies that relate to their circumstances. For further information, please refer to the UGA Police Department website. Please use caution and notify law enforcement immediately if you observe suspicious activity.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Athens-Clarke County Police Department or the University of Georgia Police Department without delay.