Press release from the Asheville Police Department:
Asheville Police are investigating the Sunday evening gun discharges. Thankfully, no one was injured; only property damage has been reported at this time.APD Patrol Officers responded to Maple Crest Apartments located on Lee Garden Lane to investigate reports of gun discharge around 5:27 p.m. on May 21. When officers arrived on the scene, they observed the suspect vehicle leaving. Officers located the vehicle and juvenile occupants in the nearby area.Detectives are continuing work with the Department of Juvenile Justice in the investigation.
APD Detectives are asking for the public’s help. If anyone has any information about this incident, you are encouraged to contact APD at (828) 252-1110. Or you can send an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search “Asheville PD” in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411.
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