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.
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