Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s violent crimes detectives responded to a shooting at approximately 1:30 a.m., Mar. 16, at a residence in the 400 block of East 38th Street, said police spokesman Vernon Cohrs.
Officers responded to a ShotSpotter call in the area and found the victim Aahkil Heyward, 22, deceased outside the residence. Two other victims sustained non-life threatening injuries during the incident and were treated at a local hospital.
Police have a person of interest in custody and the investigation is ongoig, Cohrs said.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
A tip line also is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124 and most area clergy have agreed to serve as liaisons for anyone who would like to share information with police anonymously.