Oglethorpe Mall shooting: Here's what happened at Savannah mall; active shooter alert issued

Multiple people were injured in a shooting at the Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah on Wednesday

Updated on: Jul 3, 2025, 04:01:12 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Multiple people were injured in a shooting at the Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah on Wednesday. A police spokesperson told WSAV that several people were shot at. Visuals on social media showed a heavy police presence in the area. Locals told the media outlet that they are sheltering in place. The exact extent of the injuries is yet to be revealed.

Oglethorpe Mall shooting: Several people were shot in Savannah (X)

The incident, reported around 8 PM at the mall located at 7804 Abercorn St., led to chaos as shoppers fled and police secured the area.

What happened at Oglethorpe Mall

At approximately 8 PM on Wednesday, gunfire erupted inside Oglethorpe Mall, a major shopping center in Savannah. Authorities reported “multiple injuries” in an active shooter situation, though the exact number and severity remain unconfirmed. Witnesses described panic as shoppers ran for exits or sheltered in stores, with videos on X showing crowds fleeing.

No suspect has been identified, and the shooter’s status (at large or detained) is unclear. The SPD has not released details on a motive or whether the shooting was targeted or random.

“Active and dangerous situation’ unfolding at Oglethorpe Mall in Savannah, Georgia following reports of multiple people shot,” IAFF Savannah Firefighters said in a statement.

Oglethorpe Mall, a 60-store retail hub, has not been linked to prior shootings, unlike recent Savannah incidents. The SPD, however, issued an active shooter alert, urging the public to avoid the area around 7804 Abercorn St. Officers secured the mall, evacuating shoppers and conducting a sweep for threats.

“Multiple individuals have been injured in a shooting at Oglethorpe Mall in Georgia. According to the IAFF Savannah Firefighters, this is an ongoing and hazardous situation,” one local said on X, platform formerly known as Twitter. They also attached a video.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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