By Trend News Line 2024-07-01 23:49:20.
A man suspected in a Chatham County homicide was injured Sunday night when he was shot by Savannah police after firing his own gun at them as he fled on foot, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Gregory Eugene Griffin, 31, was identified as a homicide suspect by Chatham police, who shared a description of Griffin’s car with other agencies Sunday night. Savannah police located Griffin’s car in their city and attempted to pull him over.
According to the state agency, Griffin drove away from the officers and led them on a brief pursuit. He drove in the wrong lane on East Victory Drive before he hit another car, then abandoned his car and ran away. When the pursuing officers began chasing Griffin on foot, he pulled out a gun and shot at them. Three officers returned fire and hit Griffin near the entrance of The Home Depot at 1907 East Victory Drive. The officers provided first aid until Griffin could be taken to the Memorial Health University Medical Center.
The extent of Griffin’s injuries and his medical condition have not been disclosed by the GBI, but he survived the initial shooting. The GBI did not provide any details about the homicide case in which Griffin is a suspect. The state agency stated that its investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Statesboro at 912-871-1121. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or visiting https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online.
This incident marks the 40th shooting involving law enforcement that the GBI has been asked to investigate this year. The officers involved in the shooting were unharmed during the chase. The GBI continues to gather information and conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Stay tuned for further updates as the story develops..
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