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ATHENS-The Athens Police responded to call of shots fired at 4:09PM on Saturday 17 in the area of Plainview and Pruitt. When officers arrived they found a 32-year-old man who had been shot while riding his motorcycle in the area. The victim was taken to the hospital and released after having his injuries treated.
Willie Bernard Johnson, 42, of Athens was arrested Wednesday morning, September 21, for the shooting/wounding of a man riding the motorcycle. The handgun used in the attack was also recovered Wednesday morning, according to the Athens Police Department.
Johnson has been charged with first-degree assault and possession of a pistol by a violent felon.