Police investigate new case of shots into homes in South Asheville

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) —

For the second time in a week, Asheville Police are investigating a case of gunshots into occupied homes in South Asheville.

Only property damage and no injuries have been reported in either reported incident, but Asheville Police are asking for the public’s help in investigating the cases.

The latest case happened around 12:43 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, in the 300 block of Brooklyn Road, where officers responded to reports of a gun discharge, police said in a press release on Tuesday.

No suspects were on the scene when officers arrived, but officers did find 46 shell casings and gunfire damage to three properties, including two homes and two vehicles, the press release stated.

EARLIER CASE: HOME HIT BY GUNFIRE IN SOUTH ASHEVILLE; NO INJURIES

In the earlier case, around 11:39 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 950 block of West Chapel Road, found no suspects, but found an occupied residence that had been struck by gunfire, a press release said. In that case, officers found 23 shell casings from different caliber guns.

Asheville Police Department spokesman Rick Rice said a lot of evidence was collected in both cases. “Both incidents are still under investigation, though, and it’s too soon to say if there is any connection,” Rice said.

Police were asking for the public’s help. People with information about the incidents can contact APD at (828) 252-1110, or send an anonymous tip using the TIP2APD smartphone app. People also can text TIP2APD to 847411.