ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Has Asheville gun violence increased in recent weeks? Following a string of shootings in the Asheville area, 828newsNOW looks back at a timeline of gun-related incidents in 2026.
Sunday, Jan. 4
Asheville police investigated reports on gunfire around Banks Avenue in the South Slope district of downtown Asheville. Officers discovered seven shell casings near the intersection of Banks Avenue and Church Street, but no property damage or injuries were reported.
Read the story: Sunday gunfire in downtown Asheville remains under investigation
Monday, Jan. 26
Kevin Mitchell Hyatt, 45, was arrested after shooting a woman in the shoulder near the 800 block of Fairview Road.
Read the story: UPDATE: Asheville shooting suspect arrested
Thursday, Jan. 29
One person was shot in the neck and arm after a verbal dispute at Malcolm Court in Enka. Police reported that the victim and the shooter had both drawn pistols during the conflict…