SAVANNAH, GA ( July 17, 2012 ) A man is in serious condition tonight after being shot trying to break up a fight between a group of juveniles.
Police were dispatched to Memorial University Medical Center just after 6:30 pm, after Larry Briggs showed up at the emergency room suffering from a gun shot wound.
The shooting took place in the area of 38th Street and Ash Street. Police interviewed several witnesses who told them that a large group of juveniles were fighting in the street when Briggs attempted to intervene. That’s when an older male, not involved in the original altercation, apparently shot him.
Briggs was transported to the hospital by a relative. Police are continuing to look for the shooter at this time.
Anyone with information on the shooting tonight is asked to call Crimestoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637). In the body type, include “CStop2020” plus the tip. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
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