Athens-Clarke County police arrest, charge man with shooting of 18-year-old
Tavarez Carswell, 21, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and reckless conduct. (Athens-Clarke County Police Department)
ATHENS, Ga. - A man connected the February shooting of a teenager in Athens has been taken into custody, Athens Clarke-County police announced Thursday.
According to authorities, Tavarez Carswell, 21, was arrested without on April 20.
Carswell faces charges for aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and reckless conduct, police said.
Police went to the 300 block of Burkland Lane around 9:37 a.m. on February 28 and found the 18-year-old victim suffering from gunshot wounds.
He was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries which were described as non-life-threatening.
An investigation continues.
Anyone with information about the case should contact Athens-Clarke County police detectives at 762-400-7361.