The preliminary information indicates that on Sunday, June 30, at about 8:30 p.m., officers attempted to conduct a stop on a vehicle based on information provided by the Chatham County Police Department. The information listed Griffin as a suspect in a homicide investigation and as driving the vehicle.
Griffin attempted to drive away, and there was a short chase. He was traveling in the wrong lane of traffic on E. Victory Drive and hit another vehicle. Griffin got out of his vehicle and began to run. Officers began to chase Griffin, at which time he pulled out a firearm and shot at the officers. Three officers fired their guns and hit Griffin.
SPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at Wallin and Victory Dr. The officer involved was not injured. The suspect was transported to Memorial Medical Center. Per SPD policy, the investigation will be handled by the GBI and any questions should be referred to them.
— Savannah Police Department (@SavPolice) July 1, 2024
The GBI will conduct an independent investigation. Once complete, the case file will be given to the Eastern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review. Savannah Police Department communications first posted news of the incident at 10:39 p.m. on Sunday, June 30.
“SPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at Wallin Street and Victory Drive,” read a social media post from SPD. “The officer involved was not injured. The suspect was transported to Memorial Medical Center. Per SPD policy, the investigation will be handled by the GBI and any questions should be referred to them.”
Danielle O'Connor, Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Region 5 Field Office, confirmed with Connect Savannah on Monday afternoon that Griffin did not die from the incident.
