In the early morning hours of March 20, 2020, the life of 30-year-old Cortez Lavan Aiken was tragically cut short in Savannah, Georgia. Aiken, a man remembered by friends and family as a caring and loyal individual with a goofy personality, was discovered with a life-threatening gunshot wound in the 2000 block of Hagood Street. The grim discovery was made by Savannah Police officers who were responding to a call of shots fired in the area at approximately 2:15 a.m.
Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Cortez Aiken succumbed to his injuries. The Savannah Police Department's Violent Crimes detectives immediately launched a homicide investigation into the fatal shooting. Aiken was a graduate of Groves High School's class of 2007, where he was remembered for his academic achievements. His sudden and violent death left his community and loved ones in shock and mourning.
As of now, the investigation into Cortez Aiken's death remains ongoing. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects in the case, and no arrests have been announced. The Savannah Police Department has appealed to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation, offering a potential reward for tips that could help bring a resolution to this tragic case. The community awaits answers as detectives continue to piece together the events that led to the untimely death of Cortez Aiken.
