ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The Asheville Police Department is investigating an early morning incident involving gunfire and a stolen vehicle at an apartment complex in West Asheville. No one was injured, with only property damage reported at this time.
APD officers responded to reports of a gun discharge around 2:32 a.m. on Sunday, July 6 at the Pisgah View Apartments apartment complex on Cordova Street. When officers arrived, the culprits had already fled the scene, but officers discovered two buildings and an apartment that had been struck by gunfire with broken glass scattered in the street.
Officers also found an unoccupied vehicle with multiple bullet holes near the intersection of State Street and Short Michigan Avenue. The vehicle was determined to have been recently stolen from a nearby residence and was involved in the incident.
Detectives consider these incidents to be related and ask anyone with any information to contact APD at (828) 252-1110. You can also send an anonymous tip by using the TIP2APD app or by texting “TIP2APD” to 847411.
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