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Two men shot, one arrested

Two people have been shot and wounded in Athens: it happened in Bethel Midtown Village off Hickman Drive. Athens-Clarke County Police say 31 year-old Ricky Whitehead has been arrested on charges that include two counts of aggravated assault.

From the ACCPD...

ACCPD responded to a shooting on Hickman Drive where two victims were shot. Ricky Whitehead (31) of Athens, a suspect in the shooting, was quickly located by ACCPD. The initial call of a shooting on Hickman Drive (Bethel Homes) was received by our communication officers at approximately 4:45 pm on April 10, 2019. Upon arrival, our officers located one victim who was shot. Our officers rendered first aid until EMS arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital. While at the hospital, officers located another victim who also was shot during the Hickman Drive incident. During the investigation at the scene, ACCPD located and detained Whitehead who was transported to ACCPD’s East Precinct for questioning. Whitehead was later charged with two counts of Aggravated Assault. Anyone with information about the shooting should contact Det. Johnson at 706613-3330, ext. 522.

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