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Savannah police investigate downtown shootout near Bay Street
WJCL • • nation
Key Points:
- A shooting occurred Saturday night in a busy downtown Savannah tourist area, with witnesses reporting hearing around 60 gunshots from two weapons during a brief shootout.
- Video captured from a hotel room shows a group of teens in a parking lot near Bay Street and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard involved in an altercation that escalated to gunfire.
- Savannah Police Chief Gunther confirmed that no injuries were reported, but three cars sustained gunshot damage, and one firearm was recovered at the scene.
- Police responded after multiple ShotSpotter alerts and are currently investigating the incident, collecting evidence including numerous bullet casings, but no arrests have been made yet.
- Witnesses described a significant police presence following the shooting, with officers actively gathering evidence and reviewing video footage to identify suspects.
