APD Request Public's Help After Shooting

Officers responded to the 100 block of Cherry Street North to investigate reports of a gun discharge around 5:56 p.m. on November 20th. When officers arrived, the suspect was no longer on scene. While canvassing the area, officers located 3 empty shell casings, 1 live round of ammunition, and blood on the sidewalk. Around the same time, they learned of a victim with a gunshot wound arriving at Mission Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Through their investigation, officers believe 3 males may be involved. One male is described as having blonde hair, in his early 20’s, wearing a blue sweatshirt or jacket, with a vehicle involved believed to be a black sedan, possibly a Lexus.     

Detectives are asking if anyone has any information about the vehicle or individuals involved to contact the 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.