Vehicles, residence damaged by gunfire in two incidents

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Asheville police are investigating two incidents involving gunfire that happened over the weekend.

A press release from the Asheville Police Department (APD) says officers responded to River Arts Place on Saturday, Aug. 3, around 12:56 a.m. for reports of gun discharge. When they arrived, there was no suspect at the scene, but three vehicles were observed with damage from gunfire.

Officers located 10 shell casings in the area.

TWO SHOOTINGS IN NORTH ASHEVILLE UNDER INVESTIGATION

That same day, officers responded to an area of Bryant Street around 6:36 p.m. to investigate another report of gun discharge.

“While canvassing the area, officers located a residence on Burton Street that had been hit by two bullet holes and located seven shell casings,” APD’s release says.

The investigation continues, and if anyone has information about either incident, you are urged to contact APD at (828) 252-1110. Or you can send an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone application (search “Asheville PD” in your app store) or by texting TIP2APD to 847411.