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Savannah Police Department: SPD Arrests Suspect In Early Morning Homicide

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Bianca Johnson

June 11th, 2021

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

The case remains under investigation.


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