SAVANNAH — Police detectives are investigating an early morning shooting on Shellbark Way that resulted in life threatening injuries to an 18-year-old girl.
Officers responded to an address on Shellbark Way at about 12:30 a.m. and discovered Mercedes Contreras suffering from gunshot wounds.
She was transported to Memorial Medical Center for treatment of life-threatening injuries.
Detectives say they do not believe this is a random shooting. Detectives have identified and interviewed persons of interest who were present during the shooting. The investigation continues.
Anyone with information on this incident or any other violent crime should contact the Violent Crimes Tip Line at (912) 525-3124 or CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tips can also be submitted through a CrimeStoppers online tip portal at https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=757. Tipsters may qualify for a reward of up to $2,500, depending on the severity of the crime.
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