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Lavonta Mayes

Case from Savannah, GA dated Jul 23, 2023

Victim Details

Lavonta Mayes

Male

Black / African American

Savannah

GA

2023-07-23

25

Lavonta

Mayes

07/01/2026

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In the late hours of a summer evening in Savannah, Georgia, the life of 25-year-old Lavonta Latroy Mayes was tragically cut short. On July 23, 2023, Mayes, a Black/African American male, was fatally shot at an apartment complex located at 8000 Waters Avenue. Responding to the scene just before 9 p.m., police discovered Mayes unresponsive. He was later pronounced dead in the early morning hours.

A native of Savannah and a graduate of Jenkins High School, Mayes was known as a man who embrac ...
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  • WSAV-TV: Police investigating fatal shooting at southside Savannah apartment complex
  • 1 killed in shooting on Waters Avenue in Savannah - WTOC
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    I’ve been following LaVonta Mayes' case closely, and one particular detail stood out to me: his pa... ...Read More
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    I was thinking today about the kind of person LaVonta seemed to be—so full of talent and kindness.... ...Read More
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    I just wanted to share a thought that’s been sitting heavy on my mind about LaVonta's case. I didn... ...Read More
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