The Gist: A man’s life was abruptly ended in a shooting on the crossroads of Indiana and Ohio Avenues in Savannah on July 22.
What Happened?: As the day neared its end at 6:50 p.m., gunfire rang out at the intersection. Savannah Police officers promptly arrived at the scene, finding a man severely wounded from the shooting.
Despite being rushed to Memorial Health University Medical Center, the victim did not survive.
What’s Next?: As detectives dive deep into the incident’s intricate details, they urge the public to aid in their pursuit of justice. Any information related to the event should be relayed to CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020.
👮♂️ 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.
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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.
