A 21-year-old man was arrested Sunday night and charged with making false statements to police in relation to shots being fired in the Tatemville area.
Ismhal Dangelos Mikell was charged with false statements and writings and reckless conduct after crashing his car at 58th and Bull streets then calling police to 38th and Bull, said Julian Miller, Savannah-Chatham police spokesman.
Officers responded about 8:45 p.m. to a shots-fired call at Lamar and Tatum streets, where they were told two cars had driven up and occupants had exchanged gunfire with a man who was walking in the area, Miller said.
No one was injured, but a green Buick and a church near the corner had been struck.
The investigation revealed that all participants of the shootout were family members, Miller said.
Mikell called police to 38th and Bull to report that someone had shot at his green Buick and that he had returned fire, but insisted he did not know who shot at him, Miller said. He was charged for making false statements after being warned that lying on a police report was illegal, Miller said.
Detectives are still investigating the incident, and anyone with information on the case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637). Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.