In the warm evening of June 19, 2025, the life of 23-year-old Willie Ross was tragically cut short on a sidewalk in Savannah, Georgia. Gunfire erupted in the 1300 block of Montgomery Street, leaving a scene of chaos and sorrow. When Savannah Police Department officers arrived at approximately 9:35 p.m., they discovered Ross unresponsive. Despite any efforts to render aid, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
A short distance away, on Henry Street, another man was found suffering
from serious injuries sustained in the same incident. He was given immediate first aid and then rushed to Memorial Health University Medical for treatment. The shooting prompted a swift police response, with the area around Montgomery and Henry Streets being cordoned off as the investigation began.
In the aftermath of the violence, the community was left to grapple with the loss of a young life. While the Savannah Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting, no arrests have been made in connection with the death of Willie Ross. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of those responsible for this senseless act of violence, encouraging witnesses or anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact CrimeStoppers. The investigation into who shot Willie Ross and why remains open and active.
