Officers responded to the Livingston Street area to investigate reports of gun discharges around 10:11 p.m. on September 21st.
When officers arrived, the suspects had already fled the scene. While canvassing the area, officers located 19 shell casings, but no damage to vehicles or property at that time.
Shortly thereafter, officers responded to a report of multiple gunshot wound victims in the 200 block of Deaverview Road. Upon arrival, officers located two victims and immediately began rendering life-saving aid. One of those victims was located inside a vehicle, which was also occupied by an infant in a child safety seat. Officers also located a third victim inside a residence and provided emergency medical assistance.
All three victims were transported to Mission Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. While canvassing the area, patrol forensics located 46 shell casings and 5 projectiles, along with damage to 4 apartments and 10 vehicles.
Further investigation, which included a review of surveillance video from both locations, identified a dark red 4-door Hyundai sedan as the vehicle involved.
At this time, no charges have been filed, and investigators continue working to identify and locate the other individuals involved in the shootings.
Detectives are asking for the public’s help. If anyone has information about these incidents, 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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