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FBI Narrows Search in Savannah Acid Attack with Doorbell Footage Request East of Forsyth Park

Doctors are preparing surgeries for the burn victim with extensive third-degree injuries.

Overview

  • Investigators asked residents to submit doorbell and security camera footage from Dec. 10 between 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. in the area bounded by W Huntingdon Street, W Park Avenue, Jefferson Street, and Whitaker Street, focusing on pedestrian traffic.
  • Savannah police report no arrests, and a person of interest who spoke with investigators has not been identified as a suspect.
  • Ashley Wasielewski remains at the Augusta Burn Center with mostly third-degree burns over more than half her body as doctors monitor cadaver skin acceptance and schedule grafting procedures.
  • The FBI announced a $5,000 reward and a digital tip portal for images and videos that could lead to an arrest and conviction.
  • A GoFundMe for medical and recovery costs has raised more than $260,000 from over 3,000 donations, and community members held a solidarity walk calling for stronger safety measures in the park.