SPD Investigation Shows September 1 Homicide at Connection Apartments Was Self-Defense

Statesboro Police Department has released an update on the investigation of the September 1 shooting death of Larry Chapman at Connection Apartments. Detectives say that the facts of the investigation support a finding that Chapman’s death resulted from an act of self-defense, and that no charges will be brought against the individual who fired the fatal shots .

From SPD:

The investigation into the shooting death of Larry Chapman, which began on 9/1/23 at the Connection Apartments, has continued throughout the month of September. Multiple individuals were interviewed and all of the physical evidence examined. Detectives consulted with attorneys of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit’s District Attorney’s Office regarding their findings. The facts of the investigation support a finding that Chapman’s death resulted from an act of self- defense by another party. No charges will therefore be brought against the individual who fired the fatal shots. Anyone with information on this case should contact Senior Detective Dustin Cross at 912-764-9911 or submit an anonymous tip to www.tipsoft.com or by texting 274637 and entering “TIPSSPD” plus your message.

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