SAVANNAH, GA. (March 17, 2016): Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department’s Violent Crimes detectives are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting at an apartment on the 700 block of Waters Avenue that injured two males.
Metro responded to the scene finding Jaquan Clark, 18, suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Clark was transported to Memorial University Medical Center for treatment. Minutes later, a 15-year-old male, was dropped off at MUMC in a privately owned vehicle, by a driver later identified as Corey Singleton, 24. The 15-year-old is listed in critical condition. Singleton was interviewed by detectives after being detained during a traffic stop on Bay Street Wednesday evening. He was later released.
Reportedly, Clark and several males were guests at the apartment where the shooting occurred. The 15-year-old and at least two other males also were present in the apartment. Reportedly, the 15-year-old and one additional male subject briefly exited the apartment, returned with a gun and attempted to rob the others.
Investigators are following leads to confirm the identities of other parties involved with this case.
Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
A tip line also is open directly to investigators at (912) 525-3124 and most area clergy have agreed to serve as liaisons for anyone who would like to share information with police anonymously.
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