ATHENS, Ga. - A University of Georgia student is lucky to be alive after getting caught in a shooting early Saturday morning.
The Athens-Clarke County police said the shooting took place on Clayton Street, near Pulaski Street.
At around 2:15 a.m. the student, who police believe was not the intended target, was shot in the hand. They said the wound was non-life threatening.
The police said they were able to quickly apprehend the suspect who is now in custody.
The student is expected to make a recovery.