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Five injured in March shooting at Savannah apartment complex; fifth suspect charged

Chatham County police said officers responded to Westlake Apartments in Savannah, Ga., early on March 18, 2025, after multiple reports of shots fired.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 8, 2026, 2:25 a.m. ET

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people were injured in a shooting at the in , Ga., according to figures stated by the and reported by WJCL. Police said officers responded to the complex at around 12:45 a.m. on March 18, 2025, after multiple reports of shots fired and calls about a shooting. Police have not said what led to the shooting, and no cause or motive has been established. The case remains developing. The said a suspect, , is . WJCL reported that the investigation has involved the department's Criminal Investigations Division, the U.S. Marshals Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Officials have not released the identities of those injured. No further details about their conditions were given in the available information.

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