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Gunfire at Savannah’s Oglethorpe Mall Leaves Multiple Injured

Savannah Police have evacuated the mall as they continue a manhunt for an unidentified shooter.

Construction near the Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Georgia, US, on Saturday, April 12, 2025 (Photographer: Parker Puls/Bloomberg)
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Several people were shot in Savannah's Oglethorpe Mall
Oglethorpe Mall shooting: Several people were shot in Savannah

Overview

  • Gunfire broke out around 8 PM inside Oglethorpe Mall at 7804 Abercorn Street, triggering immediate lockdown procedures by law enforcement.
  • Authorities confirmed multiple people sustained gunshot wounds and are being treated at nearby hospitals.
  • The Savannah Police Department issued an active shooter alert urging the public to avoid the area while officers secure the scene.
  • No suspect has been identified and investigators have not disclosed any motive for the shooting.
  • Social media footage captured panicked shoppers fleeing as officers conducted a systematic sweep of the retail complex.