Police: 17-year-old boy stabbed to death in Savannah, sibling arrested for murder
The suspect was detained at the scene.
The suspect was detained at the scene.
The suspect was detained at the scene.
Update 1:30 p.m.: SPD says officers responded around 11:25 p.m. to reports of a cutting at a home on the 300 block of Tibet Ave.
When they arrived, a juvenile sibling of the victim told police that a 17-year-old boy in the household had been stabbed. EMS transported the victim to Memorial Health University Medical Center for treatment, where he died from his injury.
The sibling was detained on the scene. After an initial investigation, he was charged with murder and transported to Chatham County’s Regional Youth Detention Center.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020.
Initial report:
Police are investigating the death of a teen on Savannah's Southside.
Savannah Police say a 17-year-old male has died and a juvenile suspect has been detained.
Police responded to the domestic homicide call at a residence on Tibet Avenue early Wednesday morning. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or use the Savannah Police Department mobile app to remain anonymous.
This is a developing story. Stick with WJCL 22 News for updates when they become available.
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