In the early afternoon of a Monday in Savannah, Georgia, the life of 52-year-old Antoinette Kitchens-Dobbins was tragically cut short by gun violence. On October 2, 2023, police responded to a call at approximately 1:40 p.m. on Peachtree Drive. Upon arrival, they discovered a harrowing scene where both a man and a woman had sustained gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical services treated both victims at the scene before they were rushed to Memorial Health University Medical Center.
Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Antoinette Kitchens-Dobbins succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. The male victim was left in critical condition, fighting for his life.
In the days that followed the shooting, the Savannah Police Department launched an investigation that quickly led to a suspect. On October 5, 2023, authorities arrested 23-year-old Elizajah Kitchen in connection with the fatal shooting. He was subsequently charged with murder, with the possibility of additional charges pending as the investigation continues.
