Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a Saturday afternoon shooting that injured two 16-year-old males near Emerald Drive and May Street in Frazier Homes.
At about 2:15 p.m., Metro responded to the scene finding one of the teens suffering from a gunshot wound, said police spokeswoman Eunicia Baker. He was transported by ambulance to an area hospital in critical condition.
Metro also learned that the second injured teen fled the scene. He was found in Garden City at Highway 80 and Alfred Street. He was taken to an area hospital for care of non-life-threatening injuries, said Baker.
A gray Buick sedan with three male occupants, including one of the injured teens, was found wrecked near May Street and Emerald Drive.
Detectives believe shots were fired during an altercation between the teens. Investigators are working to determine who fired the shots. This investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on this case should call CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124.
