The Gist: A man’s life was abruptly ended in a shooting on the crossroads of Indiana and Ohio Avenues in Savannah on July 22.
What Happened?: As the day neared its end at 6:50 p.m., gunfire rang out at the intersection. Savannah Police officers promptly arrived at the scene, finding a man severely wounded from the shooting.
Despite being rushed to Memorial Health University Medical Center, the victim did not survive.
What’s Next?: As detectives dive deep into the incident’s intricate details, they urge the public to aid in their pursuit of justice. Any information related to the event should be relayed to CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020.
Gun Violence:
According to data from the Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit organization that tracks gun-related incidents in the United States, there were:
In 2020:
- 43,551 total gun-related incidents, including:
- 19,379 gun-related deaths
- 39,707 gun-related injuries
- 612 mass shootings (defined as an incident in which four or more people are shot, excluding the shooter)
In 2019:
- 39,707 total gun-related incidents, including:
- 15,208 gun-related deaths
- 29,613 gun-related injuries
- 417 mass shootings
These numbers include homicides, suicides, unintentional discharges, and defensive gun use.
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