Press release from Asheville Police Department:
Asheville, NC (07/03/2021): Asheville Police Department officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 1 p.m. Saturday on Atkinson Street regarding a reported gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they found one victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the hospital and is in critical condition.
Detectives are actively following up on leads in this case but are seeking the public’s help in gathering more information.
If you would like to anonymously share information, you can text TIP2APD followed by your message to 847411 or use the TIP2APD smartphone app. You can also share information by calling (828) 252-1110.
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