Man dies after overnight shooting in Athens

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ATHENS, Ga. — Athens-Clarke County police are investigating the shooting death of a 26-year-old man found early Thursday in the downtown area.

Officers responded to a person-down call at about 2:23 a.m. in the area of West Broad and Pulaski streets, police said. When they arrived, officers found a man lying in the roadway.

The victim was identified as Cole Anargyros, 26. He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

The investigation is ongoing. Police have not released information about a suspect or what led up to the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Christina Bradshaw at Christina.Bradshaw@accgov.com or 762-400-7323.