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Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Savannah shooting: Chilling footage shows people running, taking cover as gunfire erupts at Oglethorpe Mall
Chilling security footage of the shooting at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Georgia, has surfaced on social media. The Savannah Police Department (SPD) told Newsweek that the shooting injured three people, including two young adults and one juvenile, who were shot. The incident took place around 5:45 pm ET on Wednesday, July 2. Construction near the Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Georgia, US, on Saturday, April 12, 2025 (Photographer: Parker Puls/Bloomberg)(Bloomberg) The shocking video, shared on X, appears to show panicked people inside a store running and taking cover as gunshots rang out. Here's the footage: What we know so far Savannah Police Chief Lenny Gunther spoke to the media in the aftermath of the shooting, claiming the crime was not 'random.' "This is not a random shooting. It appears to be two groups shooting at each other,' Gunther said. Meanwhile,SPD told Newsweek, "We have three confirmed victims with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds at this time. One is a juvenile. EMS has transported them to Memorial Health University Medical Center. Mall is evacuated. No active threat at this time. Investigation is ongoing." In a statement, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr referred to the incident as 'devastating.' "The reports out of Savannah are devastating. My office is monitoring the situation closely and we're in touch with local law enforcement. We stand ready to support them with whatever they need,' Carr said. The Chatham Area Transit Authority reportedly suspended all services to and from the Oglethorpe Mall area until further notice because of the shooting. The Savannah Police Department has responded to the shooting, as did firefighters from the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 574. IAFF Savannah Firefighters said in a statement on Facebook, 'Firefighters from the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 574 are responding to the Oglethorpe Mall for a police matter. This is an active and dangerous situation. Avoid the area at all costs. Updates will be provided when available.' The page added in an update, 'Firefighters from IAFF Local 574 we're dispatched to the Oglethorpe Mall at approximately 5:43pm for the report of a shooting. Unfortunately, multiple people have been injured and additional firefighters have been sent to the scene to assist with patient care and preparing victims for transport to the hospital.'
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Savannah shooting: First details on Oglethorpe Mall suspects emerge after multiple injured
A shooting at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Georgia, on Wednesday left at least five people injured, prompting an active shooter alert and a massive response from the Savannah Police Department (SPD). The incident, which occurred around 5:43 PM local time at the mall on 7804 Abercorn St, is suspected to be gang-related, with early reports suggesting rival gang members exchanged gunfire. Several people were shot in Savannah's Oglethorpe Mall(X) Gunfire erupted inside Oglethorpe Mall at approximately causing panic as shoppers fled or sheltered in stores. Videos shared on X captured crowds running and emergency responders treating victims, with at least two people injured near a jewelry store. The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 574 described the scene as an 'active and dangerous situation', urging the public to avoid the area. At least five victims were injured, with one in critical condition and four others transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center with minor to moderate injuries, according to local media. Chatham EMS confirmed five ambulances were dispatched. No fatalities have been reported, and victim identities remain undisclosed. The SPD, supported by Chatham County Sheriff's Office and Georgia State Patrol, locked down the mall, evacuated shoppers, and cleared the premises, declaring no active threat by 6:37 PM. No suspects have been publicly identified or apprehended and the shooter's status (at large or detained) remains unclear. The SPD has not released descriptions or confirmed the number of suspects involved. Gang-related reports Sources cited by WJCL 22 News reported the shooting was gang-related, with 'members of the gangs shooting at each other.' This claim, while unconfirmed by SPD, aligns with Savannah's recent gang activity, including a US Attorney's Office indictment of 30 gang members in February 2025 for racketeering and firearms charges. Oglethorpe Mall has seen prior shootings, including a 2020 incident inside Jimmy Jazz Shoe store, where two males fought, and one fired a shot, leaving a bullet hole. A 2022 parking lot shooting injured a 36-year-old man, with the suspect described as a young Black male with dreads, driving a blue Honda sedan. A 2024 shooting near the mall killed a woman, with no suspects identified.
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Yahoo
Several victims in mall shooting in Savannah, Georgia: Police
Police in Savannah, Georgia, are responding to a mall shooting that left "several victims," the department said on Wednesday. The incident occurred at Oglethorpe Mall, located on the south side of the city. Multiple agencies were dispatched to the scene. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Fox News
19 hours ago
- Fox News
Several people injured in shooting incident at Georgia shopping mall: police
Several people were injured at a mall in Savannah, Georgia, on Wednesday, according to officials. The Savannah Police Department confirmed to Fox News Digital that there were multiple victims in a shooting at the Oglethorpe Mall, which occurred at about 5:45 p.m. local time. Firefighters also responded to the mall, and the International Association of Firefighters, a labor union for firefighters in Savannah, confirmed several of its members were sent to the scene to assist with patient care and to transport victims to a local hospital. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Daily Mail
19 hours ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Shooting at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Georgia leaving at least five injured
At least five people have reportedly been shot outside a mall in Savannah, Georgia in a horror attack. Police have descended on the Oglethorpe Mall and are urging members of the public to avoid the area. Five ambulances also rushed to the scene to treat victims and get them to nearby hospitals. At least one of the victims is in a critical condition, and four have been taken to hospital. The International Association of Fire Fighters Local 574 described the event to WTOC as 'an active and dangerous situation.' 'Avoid the area at all costs. Updates will be provided when available,' they said.
