A young man is fighting for his life after being shot multiple times during Independence Day celebrations in Savannah.

🔍 What Happened: Savannah Police responded to the 1300 block of Bradley Boulevard around 7:15 p.m. on July 4th, where they found an 18-year-old male with multiple gunshot wounds to his chest and lower body.

Officers provided immediate first aid to the victim before he was rushed to Memorial Health University Medical Center with serious injuries.

👮 Investigation Status: Police have not made any arrests as the investigation continues. Authorities are asking community members to come forward with information.

Anyone with details about the shooting can contact CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or submit tips anonymously through the Savannah Police Department’s mobile app.

👮‍♂️ 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.

Anyone with details about the shooting can contact CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or submit tips anonymously through the Savannah Police Department's mobile app.
B.T. Clark
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B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.