Police on Tuesday announced they have charged two men in connection with the shootings in downtown Savannah early Sunday morning that injured two people and closed down East Broughton Street for hours.
Rajed Ervin, 22, of the 2200 block of Mason Drive, was detained Sunday morning near the scene, said Eunicia Baker, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman. Sean Brooks, 24, of the 2200 block of East 38th Street, was arrested Monday morning at his residence, Baker said.
Both men are charged with aggravated assault.
Police believe them to be involved with shootings on the 200 block of East Broughton Street just after 1 a.m. Sunday, that left a 25-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman with non-life-threatening wounds, Baker said.
Police were called to Dosha Ultra Bar & Lounge at 128 E. Broughton St. to break up a fight when shots were fired.
Violent crimes detectives are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shootings.
Police are asking anyone with information to call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
Investigators can be reached confidentially at 912-525-3124.