Athens Police: Shooting Suspect 'Armed and Dangerous'

Athens-Clarke County Police are looking for a man suspected in a Tuesday morning shooting on Hickman Drive.

He should be considered armed and dangerous, police said in a news release.

Warrants for armed robbery and aggravated assault have been issued for Timothy Damon Carruth, Jr., 19, who was identified as the intruder who struggled with and shot a man inside a Hickman Drive residence around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16.

Officers responded to a possible shooting and found the victim on the floor with a gunshot wound, police said. The victim was transported to Athens Regional Medical Center for treatment.

Carruth is described as being 6 feet tall and weighing 135 pounds. His last known address was on Hickman Drive.

Anyone with information on the location of Carruth is asked to contact Det. Kim Johnson at 706-613-3337 Ext. 331 or Sgt. Jeff Clark 706-613-3337 Ext. 329. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at 706-613-3342.