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Chatham DA Pledges Swift Prosecution in Oglethorpe Mall Shooting

Chatham County prosecutors have vowed full legal pursuit after charging two minors with underage firearm possession.

Entrance signage at Oglethorpe Mall informs visitors of the presence of a drug-detection dog and prohibits the carrying of firearms.
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Construction near the Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Georgia, US, on Saturday, April 12, 2025 (Photographer: Parker Puls/Bloomberg)

Overview

  • Investigators have not publicly identified any adult suspects and continue to collect tips as the probe remains active.
  • Two juveniles have been charged with underage possession of a firearm in connection with the July 2 shooting.
  • Oglethorpe Mall remains closed while Brookfield Properties and law enforcement conduct a security review.
  • Three people, including a juvenile, were shot with non-life-threatening wounds, and a fourth person has since died from complications related to the incident.
  • Savannah Police and IAFF firefighters executed a swift evacuation and lockdown that ended without an ongoing threat.