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Police Surround Savannah Home for Possible Barricaded Suspect Near Georgetown K-8

A soft lockdown keeps Georgetown K-8 secure during a nearby police operation.

Overview

  • Investigators say a person exited a car and fired at an occupied vehicle around 11:10 a.m. near Abercorn Street and Stephenson Avenue.
  • Officers later tracked a possible suspect to the 500 block of Tibet Avenue across from Georgetown K-8.
  • Police believe the individual may be armed and possibly barricaded inside a home, and they have secured the area and asked residents to avoid the scene.
  • The Board of Education placed Georgetown K-8 on a precautionary soft lockdown, allowing classes to continue inside while restricting entry and exit.
  • No injuries have been reported, though a vehicle sustained ballistic damage, and SPD says the situation remains active with updates to follow.