Crime & Safety
$1K Reward Offered In Fatal Athens Shooting Of Man
Crime Stoppers Atlanta is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information relating to the 72-year-old man's death.
ATHENS, GA — An award of up to $1,000 is being offered for information in the fatal shooting of 72-year-old Eugene Scott, Athens-Clarke County Police said.
Scott was found dead around 8:15 a.m. Saturday at a home in the 200 block of Old Monroe Road, police said. Police have not said what led to the shooting and did not identify possible suspects.
Anyone with information in the case is asked to call Det. David Harrison, (762) 400-7361, or email Harrison.
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Crime Stoppers Atlanta is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person involved in the shooting. Anonymous tips can be made by calling (706) 705-4775.
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