Rufus Smalls dies in fatal shooting on West 34th Street near Ogeechee Road
Fatal shooting death of Rufus Smalls
Officials from the Chatham County Coroner’s Office have officially confirmed the identity of the person who died in the violent incident on West 34th Street close to Ogeechee Road. The deceased is Rufus Smalls, who was 61 years old at the time of his passing.
The coroner’s team stated that Smalls sustained injuries from being shot, with evidence suggesting at least one bullet wound, and he was pronounced deceased at a regional medical facility shortly after the incident.
The ongoing probe is still in its early stages, meaning no additional details have been released, but authorities have indicated that a full autopsy will be performed to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding his death.
Further updates regarding this case arrived later, including news of an arrest. On the following day, the Savannah Police Department apprehended Edward King, a 57-year-old man, in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred on October 31st. He was taken into custody and faces formal charges of murder.
Despite this development, the investigation remains active, and anyone with potential leads is urged to reach out to CrimeStoppers using the provided number or via their mobile application.
In the initial reports, police responded quickly to the scene, which was near the Ogeechee Road intersection with West 34th Street, based on an alert from a gunshot detection system. Upon their arrival, they found the victim suffering from serious chest injuries and administered emergency aid before transporting him to a hospital, where he unfortunately succumbed to his wounds.
No immediate arrests were made at that time, and the case was left open for further examination. The authorities continue to seek information from the public to assist in solving this tragic event.
Anyone with knowledge of what happened is encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or through their app to help bring closure to this ongoing investigation.
