One person has died in a shooting near Dave’s Hot Chicken on East Victory Drive in Savannah, Georgia, according to a police spokesperson. The incident occurred in the 1800 block of E. Victory Dr., where officers responded after hearing gunshots and later recovered a firearm.
What happened at the scene
Savannah Police, Chatham EMS, and a Savannah Fire truck arrived and set up crime‑scene tape around the Dave’s Hot Chicken location and the nearby Seasons of Japan restaurant. A person of interest has been detained, but the Savannah Police Department has not released the victim’s name or details on motive or how the shooting unfolded.
What investigators are doing
The case is being treated as a homicide, and detectives are continuing to gather evidence and speak with witnesses. As with many shootings in the area, the department is urging anyone with information to contact them or local media such as WSAV, which has a reporter on site and is providing updates as more details become available.
