Asheville Police Investigate Christmas Eve Shooting

Asheville - December 26, 2023: A man is in critical condition after a shooting that happened on Christmas Eve night.

The Asheville Police Department is investigating.

At around 9:20 p.m. on December 24, officers from Asheville Police were dispatched to a business in the 400 block of Depot Street. Upon arrival, they discovered a 19-year-old male at the gas pump, who was suffering from numerous gunshot wounds to the upper back. The man's condition was deemed critical and he was rushed to Mission Hospital. During their search, officers found sixteen shell casings.

APD Detectives are asking for the public's help. If anyone has any information about this incident, you are encouraged 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.

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