Press release from the Asheville Police Department:
The Asheville Police Department is investigating multiple gunshots that occurred near the 550 block of College Street late Saturday night. No one was injured during the incident and there have been no reports of property damage.
Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots fired just before midnight on August 20. A doorbell camera recorded audio only of the shots fired at 11:53 p.m, followed by a van leaving the area.
Detectives are investigating this incident, but need your help. If you would like to anonymously share information about this incident you can text TIP2APD to 847411, or use the TIP2APD smartphone app. You can also share information by calling 828-252-1110.
Since January 1, 2022, the Asheville Police Department responded to 336 calls for service reporting shots fired or someone being shot. There have been 28 people shot in Asheville this year and a total of 434 shell casings were recovered.
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