In the early hours of a Tuesday morning in Savannah, Georgia, a dispute between individuals who knew each other escalated to a fatal conclusion. On July 19, 2022, 49-year-old Shawn Passmore, a male, was shot and killed in a double shooting that also left another man, 25-year-old Cannon Phillips, seriously injured.
The incident unfolded around 12:15 a.m. near the intersection of East 54th and Live Oak streets.
When Savannah Police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered both Passmore and Phillips suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency services transported both men to Memorial Medical Center for treatment.
Tragically, Shawn Passmore succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. Phillips was admitted and received treatment for his serious injuries. According to the initial investigation by the Savannah Police Department, the shooting was the result of a dispute between parties who were acquainted with one another.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into the death of Shawn Passmore was still ongoing. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the shooting. The police have appealed to the public for any information regarding the incident.
