Savannah Police are investigating a shooting on the city's east side and need the public's help in locating a suspect.
Around 11:30 a.m. on Friday morning, Savannah Police responded to a shots fired call at the 200 block of Crescent Drive in the Savannah Gardens neighborhood. Upon arrival, officers found a male with life-threatening injuries.
A suspect was seen fleeing the scene, headed westbound toward Pennsylvania Avenue. According to Keturah Green, SPD spokesperson, the suspect is a Black male wearing a black skullcap, a black hoodie, and wearing a gray or black backpack. Detectives were still at the scene.
Credit: Asha Gilbert
Credit: Asha Gilbert
Greene urged residents with information to call the department with tips. Community tips led last week to the identification of the man arrested for the murder of 14-year-old Qahmaine Orr.
Tipsters may contact the SPD Homicide Unit at (912) 651-4362 or the Crime Tip Line at (912) 525-3124.
CrimeStoppers has a standing reward up to $2,500 for crime tips. Tipsters remain anonymous and can reach CrimeStoppers by calling (912) 234-2020 or visiting SavannahChathamCrimeStoppers.org and clicking “Submit Online Tip.”
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Savannah Police seek suspect in Friday morning shooting near Savannah Gardens
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