A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Savannah last month has been arrested nearly 200 miles away in Alabama, bringing a major break in the month-old homicide case.
Why It Matters: The arrest of a suspect provides a significant development for residents in the Waters Avenue area, where the shooting occurred. For investigators, it marks a critical step forward in a case that began with a late-night call and ended with a man’s death.
The Backstory: The investigation started on the night of June 26. According to the Savannah Police Department, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 8500 block of Waters Avenue around 10:23 p.m. When they arrived, they discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency crews transported the victim to Memorial Health University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. At the time, police had not made any arrests and the investigation was just beginning…