News Summary
The Savannah Police Department is actively investigating a series of violent incidents, including a suspicious death, a domestic shooting, and a fatal crash involving a police pursuit. The community has raised concerns about safety, pressing for more transparency from law enforcement. Updates on the investigations are anticipated as authorities gather more information on the incidents occurring in the region.
Savannah – The Savannah Police Department (SPD) is investigating multiple recent violent incidents, including a suspicious death, a domestic shooting, and a fatal crash.
Suspicious Death Investigation
- Time and Place: Death discovered on Wednesday morning around 9:20 a.m. at 39th Street and Waters Avenue.
- Victim: An unresponsive male was found at the scene.
- Preliminary Findings: No obvious signs of trauma or foul play.
- Status: The investigation is ongoing, with updates to follow.
Domestic Shooting Incident
- Time and Place: Shooting occurred Tuesday at approximately 1:15 a.m. in the 9000 block of Dunwoody Drive.
- Victim: One male was injured and transported to the hospital.
- Arrests: No suspects have been apprehended.
- Information Request: Anyone with details is encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or use the SPD mobile app.
Stabbing on Middleground Road
- Incident Date: March 15 at around 1:15 p.m.
- Location: 10000 block of Middleground Road.
- Victim: An adult female sustained stab wounds and later died at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
- Investigation Status: Ongoing; public assistance is sought for information.
Clarification Regarding Shooting Suspect
- Date: March 19.
- Initial Claims: Kenneth Gordon was initially identified as a suspect related to a shooting and subsequent police chase at Westlake Apartments.
- Correction: The Chatham County Police Department clarified that he is not a suspect, and investigations continue.
Fatal Crash During Police Pursuit
- Date and Location: March 18 on Liberty Parkway.
- Victim: 60-year-old Darren Lewis, an innocent bystander, was killed in the crash.
- Details: The crash involved a Jeep Compass fleeing police that collided with a Chevrolet Malibu driven by Lewis.
- Arrest: Kenneth Gordon, the driver of the fleeing vehicle, was arrested by SPD.
- Lead Agency: The Chatham County Police Department is leading the investigation into the Westlake shooting.
As these incidents unfold, the community has expressed increased concern regarding public safety, prompting calls for greater transparency and communication from law enforcement.
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Additional Resources
- WTOC: One man injured in domestic shooting
- Wikipedia: Shooting
- Savannah Now: Stabbing investigation
- Google Search: Savannah Police
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- WTOC: Police investigating fatal stabbing
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Crime
- Savannah Now: Port Wentworth police investigating fatal shooting
- Google News: Savannah Incidents
