Police say a U.S. marshals task force found and arrested Avonte Williams on Thursday evening, charging him in the shooting and attempting to robbery of a Jacksonville woman in a hotel room on Savannah’s south side.
Williams, 26, was arrested at a residence on Drapper Street.
The shooting occurred at the Econolodge on the 7500 block of Abercorn Street after 2 a.m. Monday, said Eunicia Baker, Savannah-Chatham police spokeswoman. The 35-year-old victim, who works as an escort, allowed the suspect into her hotel room. Before exiting, he displayed a gun and demanded cash. The victim produced no money and was shot, Baker said. Her injuries were not life threatening.
Robbery detectives charged Williams with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime and armed robbery.