Three teenagers shot in downtown Athens

By Joe Johnson

Three teenagers were shot in downtown Athens over the weekend.

According to police, the shooting happened around 4 a.m. Sunday, soon after officers broke up a fight in the 100 block of East Clayton Street. Minutes later, officers reported hearing gunshots and they found thre wounded teensnear the intersection of Clayton and Lumpkin streets, in the heart of downtown near the Georgia Theatre.

The victims were taken to a hospital and are expected to recover.

No arrests have been arrested.