Jabrae Momon

Jabrae Momon, an 18-year-old male, was just beginning his adult life when he was killed by gunfire in Savannah, Georgia, in the autumn of 2026. Public information about his personal life, his family connections, his work or educational pursuits, and his passions has not been made available. He is remembered as a young man whose future was taken from him in a moment of violence.

The evening of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, was disrupted by the sound of gunshots in the Sugar Mill neighborhood of west Chatham County. Shortly before 9 p.m., residents in the 200 block of Sugar Mill Drive called 911 to report gunfire. Officers from the Chatham County Police Department were dispatched to the scene. Upon their arrival, they discovered Jabrae suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics provided immediate medical aid before transporting him to Memorial Health University Medical Center. Despite the efforts of the hospital's trauma team, Jabrae Momon was pronounced dead.

The Chatham County Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the shooting. Detectives from the department’s criminal investigations division and forensic specialists were called to the residential street to process the crime scene. They cordoned off the area to search for evidence, such as shell casings, and to speak with potential witnesses who might have seen or heard something that could help explain what happened. The initial stages of such an investigation typically involve canvassing the neighborhood, looking for surveillance footage from nearby homes or businesses, and trying to piece together the victim's final hours.

A few days later, Chatham County Coroner David L. Campbell formally identified Jabrae Momon as the victim of the shooting. Campbell confirmed that Momon had been shot at least once and stated that an autopsy had been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death. He noted that the investigation was still in its very early stages. Homicide investigations are methodical and can be lengthy, involving detailed analysis of forensic evidence, background checks, and extensive interviews as law enforcement works to identify a motive and any individuals involved in the crime.

As of November 2026, the investigation into Jabrae Momon's death is ongoing. The Chatham County Police Department has not publicly identified any suspects or persons of interest, and no arrests have been announced. Detectives continue to follow leads and gather information about the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting. The case remains an active and open homicide investigation, leaving a family and a community searching for answers and awaiting justice.

Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that might be relevant to the case, no matter how insignificant it may seem. The Chatham County Police Department has provided multiple avenues for individuals to submit tips, including the ability to do so anonymously. Information can be shared through the department's mobile app or by calling Crime Stoppers of Savannah-Chatham County at 912-234-2020. The loss of Jabrae Momon represents another life cut short by gun violence, and the search for who is responsible continues.