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Three People Injured in Savannah Mall Shooting as Investigation Continues

Investigators have secured the scene, reviewed surveillance footage during a mall closure aimed at aiding the search for the shooter.

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

  • Police responded to multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire at 5:43 p.m. EDT Wednesday inside Oglethorpe Mall.
  • Three people, including one juvenile, were shot and suffered non-life-threatening injuries before being taken to Memorial Health University Medical Center.
  • Officers declared the mall clear of any active threat and completed a full evacuation within an hour of the initial call.
  • No suspects have been identified or detained, and investigators are examining security footage and exploring unverified reports of gang-related motives.
  • Mall operators are maintaining a closure as law enforcement processes the scene and reviews surveillance evidence.