Savannah’s Gang Violence Crisis | Savannah News

Savannah’s streets are heating up with two shootings leaving a teen and a juvenile injured—police are still piecing together if gang ties are involved, but officials are pointing squarely that way. Alderman Kurtis Purtee is calling for community-wide action to keep guns out of kids’ hands and even holding parents accountable. Sheriff Richard Coleman is pushing for a dedicated county gang unit to tackle the crisis head-on. The first shooting near Largo Drive triggered lockdowns at two schools, while the second on East 71st Street hit a juvenile. Mayor Van Johnson called it a tough day, stressing that public safety requires more than just police—it’s a shared responsibility we can’t ignore as long as reckless gun use continues. No arrests yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6eba504037363bcd