The Asheville Police Department (APD) is investigating a shooting that took place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Pisgah View Apartments on Granada Street in West Asheville. Officers responded around 4:58 p.m. to a report of a person suffering a gunshot wound. When they arrived, they discovered a man with a wound under his left arm. The victim was immediately attended to by officers and EMS, and was transported to Mission Hospital for further treatment. APD has described the injury as non‑life‑threatening.
The complex is a mixed‑use residential area in a neighborhood that has otherwise enjoyed relative calm, making the incident both unexpected and deeply unsettling to nearby residents.
Upon arrival, APD detectives secured the scene and began interviewing residents, reviewing surveillance video, and examining shell‑casing evidence. So far, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. APD Public Information Officer Rick Rice confirmed that officers are actively searching for the shooter and any witnesses.
Detectives are asking anyone who may have seen suspicious activity between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the Granada Street vicinity, or who may have dash‑cam or door‑bell camera footage, to contact APD at 828‑252‑1110. Anonymous tips may also be submitted via the TIP2APD smartphone app by texting TIP2APD to 847411. Your information could make the difference.
For many residents, a shooting at their own apartment complex challenges the sense of security that urban living is supposed to provide. Witnesses described hearing a single gunshot then seeing people rush outside and then the yellow police tape surrounding the building. While no children were reported injured, the incident has triggered renewed conversations about apartment‑complex security, lighting, and patrol presence in West Asheville.
While investigations unfold, some neighbors are looking inward at the building’s safety infrastructure. Questions include:
Was the shooting in a common area or inside a unit?
Is access to the property restricted or controlled?
Are exterior lights functional and surveillance cameras in place?
How quickly did residents and staff alert authorities?
Property owners and managers have a legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable violence—especially in larger multi‑unit dwellings. Failing to provide adequate security, lighting, or operational surveillance may expose them to civil liability.
Victims of violent crimes in residential settings may have both criminal justice and civil legal options. The criminal side holds the shooter responsible, while a civil claim may hold a property owner or manager accountable for negligent building security.
Haggard Crime Victim Attorney, a division of The Haggard Law Firm, is dedicated to representing victims of shootings and violent assaults in North Carolina. Headed by attorney Michael Haggard, Esq., the firm helps victims recover for:
Medical care and rehabilitation costs
Lost income and diminished earning capacity
Emotional trauma and pain and suffering
Legal expenses and long‑term disability
Whether you were injured or a witness to the violence, our team offers free consultations, and we handle cases on a contingency‑fee basis—you pay nothing unless we win. You deserve not only justice, but also compensation and peace of mind.
As the APD continues its investigative work, residents should :
Remain vigilant and report suspicious persons or vehicles in the neighborhood
Check that apartment complex access, lighting, and security cameras are in working order
Monitor for safety alerts and take community‑sponsored security meetings seriously
For the victim and his family, recovery may be physical, emotional, and financial. While laws cannot erase trauma, they can provide paths toward healing and restoration.
If you were present at the scene or believe you hold information that could help investigators, please speak up. Even one minute of footage or one statement may change the investigation.
If you or someone you know was injured—or traumatized—by this incident in West Asheville, contact Haggard Crime Victim Attorney today for a free consultation. Let our experienced legal team support your path to recovery and hold responsible parties accountable.
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