A man who was shot Friday morning was still hospitalized in critical condition Monday afternoon, police said.
Rashamel Howard, 19, was taken to Memorial University Medical Center after being shot at 10:51 a.m. Friday in the first block of West 53rd Street, said Julian Miller, Savannah-Chatham police spokesman.
Violent crimes investigators believe Howard was in the carport of a residence with other men who were handling a gun when it discharged, Miller said.
Police did not provide any additional information about who other than Howard may have been involved in the shooting or about how the shooting occurred.
Police are asking anyone with information on the case to call Crimestoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637). In the body type, include “CStop2020” plus the tip. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.