News release from the Asheville Police Department:
The Asheville Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday night, leaving one man with non-life-threatening injuries.
Asheville Police Department officers responded to Myrtle Street around 9:14 p.m. on December 20 to investigate a report of a gunshot wound in which a man was shot. Officers found a man suffering from gunshot wounds to the arms. Responding officers applied a tourniquet to the victim until the arrival of EMS. The victim was transported to Mission Hospital for treatment and released.
Occupants inside the residence told police while having a small gathering, they heard gunshots shortly after and realized bullets were coming into the residence, two of which struck one of those inside. While canvassing the residence, officers located 55 shell casings and damage from bullets, along with four vehicles parked outside of the residence.
Detectives are following up and asking anyone with information about the case to send an anonymous tip by texting TIP2APD to 847411. You can also use the TIP2APD smartphone application (search “Asheville PD” in your app store). You can also contact APD at (828) 252-1110.
So far, in 2023, there have been 441 shots fired incidents and 28 people injured or killed by firearms in Asheville. Crime scene investigators have recovered 609 shell casings across 69 of those incidents.
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.