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Shep Morrell

Case from Savannah, GA dated Jun 23, 2017

Victim Details

Shep Morrell

Male

Black / African American

Savannah

GA

2017-06-23

72

Shep

Morrell

07/06/2026

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Shep Morrell, a 72-year-old male, died on June 23, 2017, in Savannah, Georgia, from a gunshot wound. His death occurred during the execution of a search warrant by the Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police Department's SWAT team and the Chatham Narcotics Team at a residence located at 512A W 38th St.

During the law enforcement operation, authorities utilized distraction devices and non-lethal Pepperball projectiles. It was determined by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which was called ...
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  • Suspect charged for fatal shooting during SWAT operation on West 38th St. in Savannah
  • WTGS: GBI Investigates Shooting in Chatham County, GA
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