Athens-Clarke County police are investigating a shooting that injured a woman inside a business early Monday.
Officers responded around 6:38 a.m. to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of Baxter Street and found the woman suffering from gunshot wounds. She was taken by EMS to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Investigators identified the suspected gunman as Carl Clark, a 74-year-old Athens resident. Police located Clark shortly after the shooting and arrested him. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, aggravated battery and criminal attempt to commit murder.
Police have not released the name or age of the woman who was shot. Additionally, police have not revealed if there was a relationship between the man and woman. FOX 5 Atlanta has reached out for additional information.
Authorities say the case remains active, and anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Hovie Lister at 762-400-7333 or Hovie.Lister@accgov.com.
