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Athens police investigate shooting at J-Mart

Investigators are looking into an incident in which as many as 30 high-velocity rounds were fired into an F-150.
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Hwy 72 and Hine Street, Athens, AL

ATHENS, Ala. — Investigators are following up on leads and looking for information about a shooting at the Athens J-Mart.

At about 9:20 Tuesday night, officers responded to a call of shots fired at the intersection of Hwy 72 and Hine Street. When they arrived, they found a Ford F-150 in the J-Mart parking lot with numerous bullet holes in it, but no driver.

They say as many as 30 high-velocity rifle rounds were fired during this shooting, and at least one bullet struck a nearby home. No injuries were reported.

Detectives continue to follow up on leads. If you have any information, please contact Athens police at (256) 233-8700.

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