Investigation into Blood Trail in North End Determined to be Not Criminal
On August 5th, 2026, at approximately 07:00 am, multiple patrol members responded to a North End apartment after blood was discovered near the entrances of several buildings on Kyle Court. Officers initiated an investigation to determine the source of the blood and to ensure there was no threat to public safety.
Police followed the blood trail and determined that the individual had travelled from the vicinity of Stewart Blvd., and Central Ave to the Kyle Court area.
After several hours, the investigation revealed that the individual was located by staff at a North End restaurant where Emergency Medical Services had been called at approximately 04:00 am. The 37-year-old male from Athens was assessed and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
The matter has been deemed to be non-criminal in nature. Investigators believe that the male was intoxicated at the time of the incident and that the injury was accidental.