Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Shawn Martin
Age : 45
Gender : Male
Race : White
Date : 12/21/2021
Location : 1900 Vassar Street
City : Savannah
County : Chatham
State : Georgia
Agency : Savannah Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during home search after assault investigation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/21/2021, Savannah Police investigated an aggravated assault involving a stolen vehicle and stopped the vehicle without locating Shawn Martin. The driver directed officers to a residence on Vassar Street connected to him. Officers entered and searched the home and located Martin inside a closet while he held a knife. Officers issued commands and Martin moved out of the closet holding the knife. Two officers opened fire and struck him. He died inside the residence. Authorities initiated review of the shooting and reported no criminal charges against the officers.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.wjcl.com/article/savannah-officer-involved-shooting/38590185
https://www.wsav.com/news/local-news/savannah-police-investigate-officer-involved-shooting-on-vassar-street/
https://www.wtoc.com/2021/12/22/savannah-police-investigating-officer-involved-shooting/
