Savannah police investigating fatal shooting on W. 53rd Street

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE 7 P.M.] The Savannah Police Department said an adult man is dead following a shooting on West 53rd Street on Sunday.

It happened in the 800 block of the street at around 3:30 p.m.

It is an active investigation and anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or use the SPD mobile app.

SPD is investigating a shooting in the 800 block of West 53rd street that left one adult male victim deceased. This is an active investigation. Anyone w/ info should call CrimeStoppers 912-234-2020 or use the mobile app.

— Savannah Police Department (@SavPolice) October 18, 2026

[ORIGINAL STORY] Savannah Police were on scene of a shooting on West 53rd Street just before 3:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Witnesses told WTOC that they heard at least five to six gunshots.

A WTOC crew saw first responders preforming life saving measures on a person in the 800 block of W. 53rd St. as well.

The area was blocked off. Avoid the area if possible.

This is a developing story. WTOC will provide updates as they become available.