SAVANNAH,GA ( April 20, 2012): A high school senior was shot to death on East 54th Street Thursday night and police are seeking two vehicles seen fleeing the scene.
Donta Cleophus Swan, 18, of the 100 block of Heritage Way, was found dead of his injuries in the first block of East 54th about 8:20 p.m.
Residents heard shots and saw a light-colored SUV or pickup truck and a dark colored car speeding away. One resident attempted to perform CPR on the youth as others called police, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
An autopsy was scheduled this morning and detectives from the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Homicide Unit are continuing to investigate.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637). Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
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