Athens man arrested after teenager shot in head

A 20-year-old Athens man has been charged with aggravated assault in connection with a shooting that left a teenager injured over the weekend, Athens-Clarke County police said.

The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. on May 22 near Broad and Pulaski streets, the ACCPD said. When an officer arrived, he found the 17-year-old victim with a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to a local hospital and has not yet been released.

The investigation resulted in warrants being issued for Quavarez Sanders’ arrest for two counts of aggravated assault and one count of aggravated battery. Police arrested him on May 23.

According to ACCPD spokesman Lt. Jody Thompson, the shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Johnson at 762-400-7060 or email [email protected].