20-04-2025
Two people grazed in Sunday morning shooting; arrest made in Saturday shooting
The Savannah Police Department responded to two shootings over Easter weekend, with one arrest made so far.
Early Sunday morning, SPD responded to a shooting at Jefferson and Bay St. that left two adult males with graze wounds, according to their Twitter account.
On Saturday, April 19, SPD arrested Donnell Smith, 23, in connection with a shooting that happened that day at the 5500 Block of Abercorn St. Smith was charged with three counts of aggravated assault, three counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, simple battery, and stalking.
Around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning, officers responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found one adult female suffering from serious gunshot wounds in a commercial parking lot, and another injured adult male inside the business. They were both transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center for treatment. A third, uninjured victim was later discovered at a nearby location, according to a press release.
Anyone with information for either incident can call CrimeStoppers, 912-234-2020 or submit an anonymous tip through the SPD mobile app.
Destini Ambus is the general assignment reporter for the Savannah Morning News, covering the municipalities, and community and cultural programs. You can reach her at DAmbus@
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