Authorities have identified the three victims in Thursday afternoon’s shooting in west Savannah that hospitalized two women and one man, one of whom has died.
Frederick “Smurf” Early, 24, of the 200 block of Ferrell Street, succumbed to his injuries at an area hospital Thursday, said Eunicia Baker, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman.
She identified the female victims as ages 20 and 17.
Baker said the incident remains under investigation by the police department’s Violent Crimes Unit.
About 12:24 p.m., a gunman reportedly opened fire at the intersection of Eagle and Richard streets, injuring a male and two females.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637). Tipsters remain anonymous. A confidential tip line also is open to investigators at 912-525-3124.
Savannah man found guilty of shooting officer while fleeing
A Savannah man was found guilty Friday of shooting a police officer while fleeing arrest.
Chatham Assistant District Attorney Jerry Rothschild told a jury that on July 24, 2010, Steven Douglas Broadus ordered a man from his vehicle at gunpoint and sped away from a police checkpoint in Thunderbolt. Police then chased him.
Broadus lost control of the vehicle and fishtailed the truck onto Lorraine Road, striking a fire hydrant and a tree, Rothschild said.
He said Broadus then exited the truck and fired four shots at Officer Chris Tucker, who attempted to apprehend him. One shot struck Tucker in the lower abdomen, connecting with the Taser on his service belt but not penetrating the skin.
Broadus fled the scene and was later apprehended at Memorial University Medical Center, where he sought treatment for the gunshot wounds he received.
Broadus, 34, was found guilty of armed robbery, hijacking a motor vehicle, three counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, aggravated assault on a police officer, fleeing to elude a police officer and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute.
Broadus is facing up to life in prison without parole when he is sentenced at a later date, according to the DA’s office.
Authorities find missing man
Authorities said a missing 71-year-old man, who suffered from Alzheimer’s and dementia, has been located.
Donald Scott, who was reported missing Friday afternoon after he was last seen at his caregiver’s house on the 5200 block of Abercorn Street in Savannah, was found safe, the Chatham Emergency Managment Agency said Friday evening.
Firefighters will
help make a splash
Savannah firefighters will be helping kids make a splash today at the Chatham County Aquatic Center.
Firefighters will be participating in the “Make A Splash Water Safety Day,” sponsored by Safe Kids Savannah.
The event will take place from 1–5 p.m. at the Aquatic Center on Sallie Mood Drive.
Children ages 6-12 will be able to enjoy a variety of water safety activities. They will also be taught to swim using fins, masks and snorkels.
The firefighters are members of the department’s water rescue team and are certified Public Safety Divers and Swift Water Rescue Technicians.
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Starfish Aquatics Institute, Savannah Swim Team and Georgia Coastal Aquatic Team will also participate.
Compiled by Marcus E. Howard