🔍 The Gist: A late-night altercation on April 15 in the 1900 block of E. President Street in Savannah, ended with Demetrius Lawton, 23, being treated for a gunshot wound and subsequently arrested for aggravated assault.
📰 The Details: Savannah Police were summoned to the scene shortly after 11:10 p.m., where they found Lawton injured. He received immediate medical attention and was transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center.
According to police, the incident stemmed from a confrontation that erupted among a group at a nearby business. After assessing the scene and interviewing witnesses, police arrested Lawton, charging him with aggravated assault.
🌐 The Big Picture: Gun violence in Savannah follows a troubling pattern seen in many urban areas across the United States, where disputes can escalate into shootings.
📞 What You Can Do: Savannah Police urge anyone with information about the incident to contact CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 to assist in the investigation.
🔜 What’s Next?: Lawton is currently held at Chatham County Detention Center awaiting further proceedings. The investigation remains active, with authorities gathering more evidence to ascertain the full scope of the incident.
❓ Conversation Starters:
- What measures are being implemented to monitor and mitigate group-related violence in Savannah?
- How are local businesses collaborating with law enforcement to ensure public safety in nightlife districts?
Thom Chandler
Thom Chandler is the editor of The Georgia Sun and has been writing, editing and managing websites and blogs since 1995. He is a lifelong Georgian and one of those increasingly rare Atlanta natives.
