One dead after shooting on Memorial Drive, three suspects detained

HINESVILLE, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 3:16 p.m. 12/3/2025] The victim in Wednesday’s afternoon shooting in downtown Hinesville has died, according to Hinesville Police Chief Tracy Howard.

[UPDATE 2:57 p.m. 12/3/2025] One person was injured Wednesday afternoon after being shot in Hinesville’s downtown area.

According to Hinesville Police Chief Tracy Howard, the victim was a passenger in a white sedan when he was shot near a traffic circle located at the intersection of Memorial Drive and South Main streets shortly before 1:00 p.m. The driver of the vehicle crashed into a pole.

The victim was transported to Liberty Regional Medical Center for treatment

Three suspects have been detained on Georgia Ave and Gen. Stewart Way not far from the shooting scene.

Chief Howard said the driver of the vehicle is currently being questioned.

The area is a large crime scene, according to Chief Howard, and will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.

This update made possible by a contribution from the Coastal News Service.

[ORIGINAL STORY] The Hinesville Police Department is currently investigating an active shooting that occurred on Memorial Drive near the traffic circle, according to a social media post by the department.

Motorists and pedestrians are asked to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

In a previous post, officials said preliminary information indicates that this appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no direct threat to the general public.

However, the more recent update by Hinesville Police says, “Please steer clear of Memorial Drive from all directions, as well as the surrounding streets, while officers are on scene.”

Additional details will be released as they become available. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact our agency.

WTOC is working to learn more about this situation and will update this page as new information becomes available.