Athens Resident Shoots Intruder

Athens resident Marvin Fletcher, age 46, has been arrested in connection with a robbery involving the discharge of a firearm. Investigators learned that two victims had been approached by a man demanding their wallets. One of the victims was armed with a handgun and fired it in self-defense. Officers located Fletcher nearby, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported for medical treatment. He was later arrested on charges of first-degree robbery and incarcerated to await court proceedings.