UPDATE: Suspect involved with fatal Athens shooting now arrested

UPDATE (3:18 A.M. Friday):

The suspect involved with the fatal shooting in Athens, Tenn. has been apprehended by the Bradley County Sheriff’s Department.

Carlos Alejandro Quintana was found in a residence in northeast Bradley County.

He was taken into custody without incident and was transported to the McMinn County Justice Center to face charges in connection to the shooting.

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UPDATE (11:15 a.m.):

ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) —  We’re learning more about the shooting incident that occurred Wednesday night in Athens.

Authorities say police responded to the shooting in the area of Tell and Howard Streets.

When officers arrived on scene, they located two males with gunshot wounds.

EMS responded to the scene to treat the victims.

According to the Athens Police Department (APD), one of the males was pronounced deceased on scene by EMS.

The other male was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

Authorities are still actively searching for the suspect, Carlos Quintana, who is to be considered armed and dangerous.

If you or anyone you know sees Carlos, you’re urged to call APD or dispatch immediately.

Several local schools are still under “secure” status as the search for Carlos continues.

We will keep you up to date as information becomes available to us.

UPDATE (9:00 a.m.):

ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) —  McMinn County Schools has put their campuses under a secure status due to the suspect at hand.

Here is the statement the high school shared Thursday morning related to the investigation:

This morning, McMinn County Schools was notified of a potentially armed suspect on the run in connection with an overnight criminal investigation. Out of an abundance of caution, we have placed our schools under a Secure status.

What does “Secure” mean?

A Secure Action is taken when there is a potential threat or hazard outside the school building. All students and staff are brought inside, and all exterior doors are locked to secure the building. Please note: Classes are continuing as normal inside. Instruction is not interrupted, and students remain safe and supervised.

If needed, access to and from the building will be limited and monitored by our School Resource Officer (SRO) to ensure everyone’s safety.

We will continue to monitor the situation closely and keep you informed of any updates.

Thank you for your continued support and trust.”

Sincerely,

ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Athens Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that happened at approximately 7:00 p.m. Wednesday on Tell Street.

Details are currently limited due to the sensitivity of this case.

Tennessee Highway Patrol and the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office are assisting with the investigation.

Authorities shared they are looking for Carlos Quintana as a person of interest in the shooting.

Authorities say he is considered armed and dangerous. He may be traveling on foot.

If you see him in public, do not approach the suspect and dial 911.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact McMinn County Dispatch at 423-745-3222.