CLERK SHOT IN McMINN COUNTY MOTEL INCIDENT
Athens, Tennessee, police are looking for two men and one female involved in the robbery of the Athens Lodge last night. Officers say the three approached a clerk outside and when the clerk attempted to go back into his office, one of the suspects grabbed him and produced a firearm. A struggle ensued and the firearm went off, striking the clerk in the leg. The three suspects then fled the scene. The clerk was transported to Athens Regional Hospital for treatment of injuries.