SAVANNAH, Ga – The Savannah Police Department has arrested 17-year-old Demetric Hamilton in connection to an August 18 shooting in the 1200 block of E. 71st St. that resulted in non-life-threatening injury to a male juvenile. Hamilton was taken into custody on August 21.
On August 18, officers from Eastside Precinct responded to the scene at around 4:39 p.m. based on a report of gunfire. Upon arrival investigators located the juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound inside a residence. The victim was transported to Memorial Health University Medical Center for treatment.
Hamilton was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. He was transported to Chatham County Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020, or submit an anonymous tip through the SPD mobile app.
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