Shooting at Savannah Motel 6, Suspect Arrested

Chatham County Police Department officers have arrested 21-year-old Demonte Mitchell in connection with an overnight shooting at the Motel 6 located at 6 East Gateway Blvd in Savannah.

Officers responded to a report of a shooting at approximately 1:55 a.m. on Tuesday, April 22nd and found an adult male victim suffering from multiple and potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Police identified Mitchell, who was still at the scene, as the suspect and charged him with aggravated assault. He was taken to the Chatham County Detention Center.

Detectives stated that the victim and Mitchell knew each other, and the shooting was not a random act.