Two days after gunfire broke out on Rankin Avenue, injuring several bystanders and killing one man, Asheville Police Department is investigating one person of interest.

An Asheville police captain said there was a gunfight between two people, one of whom was killed.

As homicides are down in the city of Asheville compared to 2024, one business owner said he's concerned more visitors will be deterred from downtown Asheville as the city rebuilds after Helene.

ASHEVILLE - City police say it was a two-person gunfight that killed one man and wounded several bystanders June 1 in downtown Asheville. In its wake, two business owners are supporting employees who witnessed the shooting, but say they believe downtown is still safe.

Two days after gunfire broke out near the intersection of Rankin a

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