SAVANNAH, GA (June 11, 2021) – Savannah Police detectives have arrested a 22-year-old man for an early morning fatal shooting on W. Bay Lane today.
Around 3:15 a.m. officers responded to the 200 block of W. Bay Lane for a shooting and discovered Maurice Griffin, 30, suffering from gunshot wounds. Griffin was transported to a hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries.
Detectives quickly developed leads in the case, resulting in the arrest of Adrian Stewart on a charge of murder.
Detectives believe words were exchanged between the suspect and victim just prior to the shooting. This shooting was not a random act.
The case remains under investigation.