In the afternoon hours of October 16, 2023, a shooting shattered the quiet of a Savannah neighborhood, leaving a young man's life cut short. Michael Hoang, a 20-year-old male, was found by Savannah Police in the 1900 block of Harrison Street after they responded to a ShotSpotter alert around 2:00 p.m. He was suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Two other men were also injured in the incident and were reportedly taken to Memorial Health University Medical Center.
The investigation into the triple shooting continued for several months as detectives followed up on leads. The case saw a significant development early in the new year. On January 4, 2024, the Savannah Police Department arrested 18-year-old Julian Morales in connection with Hoang's death.
Following his arrest, Morales was charged with several felonies and a misdemeanor. The charges brought against him were felony involuntary manslaughter, three counts of felony tampering with evidence, and misdemeanor reckless conduct.
