Man arrested for shooting at Athens shopping center that injured girls

ATHENS, Ga. - A 14-year-old girl and 5-year-old girl were injured Wednesday during a shooting at a shopping center in Athens, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department responded to the shopping center on North Avenue shortly after 5 p.m.

On arrival, they discovered the 14-year-old had been shot in the arm and the 5-year-old had an injury to her face, possibly the result of being shot or struck by a bullet fragment or shattered glass.  Both girls were transported to an area hospital.

On Friday, ACCPD announced they have arrested 38-year-old Rasheed Scott of Atlanta for the shooting. He is being charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime. 

 Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Detective Johnson at 762-400-7060, or via email at paul.johnson@accgov.com. Anonymous tips can be made by calling the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 706-705-4775.