APD requests assistance to locate Herschell Hamilton

Posted on — Community Bulletin

Press Release from Asheville Police Department:

At approximately 5:00 p.m. on June 14 the Asheville Police Department (APD) responded to Pisgah View Apartments after a report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, a 48 year old resident of the apartments, was transported by EMS to Mission Hospital for treatment of serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

Following an investigation by APD Detectives, Herschell Hamilton, 52, of Asheville was identified as the shooter. Hamilton has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury, assault by pointing a gun, and possession of a firearm by a felon. 

Hamilton is described as an African-American male, 5’10”, and weighing approximately 200 pounds. He has black hair, usually worn very short or shaved completely, and brown eyes. Hamilton has a 1″ scar over his left eye. 

If anyone has information concerning this incident, or on the whereabouts of Hamilton, they are encouraged to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110. 

SHARE
About Community Bulletin
Mountain Xpress posts selected news and information of local interest as a public service for our readers. To submit press releases and other community material for possible publication, email news@mountainx.com.
View all posts by Community Bulletin →

Before you comment

The comments section is here to provide a platform for civil dialogue on the issues we face together as a local community. Xpress is committed to offering this platform for all voices, but when the tone of the discussion gets nasty or strays off topic, we believe many people choose not to participate. Xpress editors are determined to moderate comments to ensure a constructive interchange is maintained. All comments judged not to be in keeping with the spirit of civil discourse will be removed and repeat violators will be banned. See here for our terms of service. Thank you for being part of this effort to promote respectful discussion.

One thought on “APD requests assistance to locate Herschell Hamilton”

  1. C-Law

    This bulletin from the APD and coverage by MtnX is so racist!

    The unnecessary picture, the racial profiling description, the redlining racist dog whistle of “Pisgah View Apartments.”

    Such systemic racism…shame on APD and MtnX!

    6
    1

Leave a Reply

To leave a reply you may Login with your Mountain Xpress account, connect socially or enter your name and e-mail. Your e-mail address will not be published. All fields are required.