🔎 The Gist: A shooting on Delano Street in Savannah has left a woman with serious injuries. Police are investigating the incident with no immediate clues on the shooter.
📰 The Details: On March 1, emergency responders rushed to a home on Delano Street following a call about someone having trouble breathing. They found the house empty but later learned that a woman from that location was being treated for a gunshot wound at a local hospital.
Despite searching the area, police found no evidence of a shooting scene nearby and there were no prior reports of gunshots heard in the area.
🚨 The Big Picture: This incident adds to concerns about unreported violence in the neighborhood. With no witnesses or immediate leads, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
❓ Why It Matters: The shooting raises questions about community safety and the importance of reporting suspicious activities.
📞 What You Can Do: If you have any information about the shooting, you are encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 to help in the investigation.
🔍 What’s Next?: Police will continue to investigate the shooting, hoping to uncover more details and identify those responsible. Community members are urged to step forward with any relevant information.
👮♂️ Gun Crimes in Our Communities: Here are statistics from The Gun Violence Archive, a non-profit meticulously tracking gun incidents.
2023 Statistics:
- Total gun-related incidents: 39,135
- Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 18,874
- Gun-related injuries: 36,357
- Mass shootings: 656
2022 Statistics:
- Total gun-related incidents: 42,064
- Gun-related deaths (excluding suicides): 20,200
- Gun-related injuries: 38,500
- Mass shootings: 647
While firearm deaths and injuries saw a slight decline compared to previous years, mass shootings continued to rise, with 2023 surpassing 650 incidents. This underscores the continued severity of gun violence in the U.S.
To Be Clear: These aren’t just digits on a page. Each statistic represents a life affected, a community shaken.
