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Update from the City of Athens TN Police Department:
SHOOTING INCIDENT – SUSPECT UNDER ARREST
ATHENS, TN - The Athens Police Department responded to a shooting incident at 108 Fisher Street today. Upon arrival, officers located a 36-year-old female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to her upper extremity. The victim was transported to a regional trauma center for further medical treatment. Her name is not being released at this time.
Officers determined the suspect remained inside the residence and was believed to be armed. After issuing verbal commands, officers were able to safely take the suspect, identified as 51-year-old Steven Wilkerson Jr., into custody without further incident.
Wilkerson Jr. has been charged with:
* Attempted First-Degree Murder
* Felon in Possession of a Weapon
* Employment of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony
Bond has been set at $750,000. The charges referenced in this release are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Athens Police Department Criminal Investigations Division processed the scene and the investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
For additional information, contact Detective Blake Witt with the Athens Police Department at (423) 744-2730. See lessSHOOTING INCIDENT – SUSPECT UNDER ARREST
ATHENS, TN — The Athens Police Department responded to a shooting incident at 108 Fisher Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 36-year-old female suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to her upper extremity. The victim was transported to a regional trauma center for further medical treatment. Her name is not being released at this time.
Officers determined the suspect remained inside the residence and was believed to be armed. After issuing verbal commands, officers were able to safely take the suspect, identified as 51-year-old Steven Wilkerson Jr., into custody without further incident.
Wilkerson Jr. has been charged with:
* Attempted First-Degree Murder
* Felon in Possession of a Weapon
* Employment of a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony
Bond has been set at $750,000. The charges referenced in this release are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Athens Police Department Criminal Investigations Division processed the scene and the investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
For additional information, contact Detective Blake Witt with the Athens Police Department at (423) 744-2730.
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🇺🇸 THE CITY OF ATHENS HONORING LOCAL VETERANS! 🇺🇸
Today, 5/17/2026, the Athens Tennessee Parks & Recreation Department held the latest Veterans Memorial Brick Laying ceremony at Athens Veterans Park.
31 bricks were dedicated, bringing the total amount of brick in the honored walkway to 4,329.
This is a program that the City of Athens Tennessee has offered since 2002, and we are so thankful for everyone that chooses to honor your loved ones with us.
Here are the newly installed names on the walkway:
Andrew H. Allen
Paul E. Bates Jr.
Heath Tater Belcher
John E. Buckner
Andrew Carver
Raiford H Carter
Harold Coffey
A William Donegan IV
Abel Ector
Donald Lee Elliot
Skyler H. Galish
Paul Francis Harper
Allison Human
Lenny Johnson
Nathan D. King
James Land II
Dave Moses
Richard W. Panell
Gerald J. Saunders
John Sawyer Sr.
Walter A. Schuckert
Austin D. Sluter
Hal D. Smithson
John A. Thompson
Jyl Berkman Walker
Clyde L. Weir
Adam J. Stevenson
Thank you all for your service.
#athenstn #athens #veterans #HonorOurVeterans #MemorialDay
