An Athens man was found dead in his University Oaks apartment on West Broad Street on June 13. According to an Athens-Clarke County Police Department press release, David Burnette, 51, was dead at the scene.
ACCPD responded to a shots fired call at 12:11 p.m. from the apartment complex. The initial investigation suggests the man was shot, police said.
ACCPD asks anyone with information about the incident to call Sgt. Shaun Barnett at 706-613-3330 ext. 479 or Detective Mike Carrol at 706-613-3330 ext. 292.
Crime Stoppers is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this incident.
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