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Athens police shooting: Officer opens fire on North Avenue

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
FOX 5 Atlanta
Athens-Clarke County
Published July 27, 2026 5:59 PM EDT
Published July 27, 2026 5:59 PM EDT

The Brief

    • Athens police shooting investigation underway after an officer opened fire on North Avenue near Bray Street on Monday afternoon.
    • Emergency crews responded to North Ave. following reports of an officer-involved shooting.
    • Law enforcement officials have not yet released details explaining what led to the shooting as the scene remains active.

ATHENS, Ga. - An Athens-Clarke County police officer opened fire during a Monday afternoon incident on North Avenue, prompting an active law enforcement investigation.

What we know:

Officers with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to 240 North Ave. near Bray Street just before 5:45 p.m. Monday.

Police confirmed an officer opened fire at the location, and news crews are traveling to the scene. 

What we don't know:

Authorities have not released details regarding what led to the shooting or whether anyone was injured.

Police stated that no additional information is available while officers remain on scene.

What's next:

Department officials are preparing a press release to distribute once details are confirmed.

Investigators said they will continue providing updates as the active investigation continues.

This story is breaking. Check back for details. If you have additional information, pictures, or video email newstipsatlanta@fox.com.

The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, which provided official statements, as well as station broadcast reports.

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