Asheville Police Investigates Reported Gunshots, Hears Others During Investigation



Asheville Police Investigates Reported Gunshots, Hears Others During Investigation

Asheville Police Investigates Reported Gunshots, Hears Others During Investigation

The Asheville Police Department said Friday they are investigating gunshots reported on Thursday morning in South Asheville. The APD said that while officers were conducting crime prevention, reports of a gunshot were called in from the area of Robinson Avenue and Crest Avenue around 9:33 a.m. While canvassing the area, officers located 5 shell casings. Officers said they also heard several more gunshots, but could not locate a crime scene or any victims near the second location.

Public’s Help Requested

The APD has asked the public’s help with any information regarding this incident. If you have any information, please contact APD at (828) 252-1110. You can also 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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