UPDATE 04/27/2026 from SPD: The Statesboro Police Department has made a second arrest regarding the shooting incident that occurred in Groover Homes on April 23, 2026.
A 16-year-old male, the second suspect wanted in connection with the shooting, was taken into custody today. He is currently being held by the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. To comply with privacy laws regarding minors, the identities of all juveniles involved are being withheld.
The victim of the shooting remains under medical treatment at Memorial Health.
Request for Public Assistance
The Statesboro Police Department continues to investigate this incident and requests that anyone with information or video footage contact Senior Detective Hardin.
Phone: 912-764-9911
Anonymous Tips: Visit statesboropd.com and click the “Submit a Tip” link.
UPDATE 04/24/2026 from SPD: Since the evening of April 23, 2026, detectives have continued their investigation into the shooting of a 16-year-old juvenile. Investigators have remained in constant contact with the victim’s family and the staff at Memorial University Health. The juvenile’s condition has since stabilized and improved; detectives hope to interview him within the coming days.
Investigative Progress & Arrests
Based on recent investigative efforts, a 16-year-old male has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting. He is currently being held in the custody of the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. Detectives are actively seeking a second offender, also 16 years old. To comply with privacy laws regarding minors, the identities of all juveniles involved are being withheld at this time.
Call for Information
The Statesboro Police Department requests that anyone with information or video footage of the
incident contact Senior Detective Hardin or submit a tip anonymously:
- Phone: 912-764-9911
- Online: statesboropd.com (via the “Submit a Tip” link)
ORIGINAL 04/24/2026:
Statesboro Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting Thursday at Groover Homes on Packinghouse Road. The victim was a teenage male. He was transported to East Georgia Regional Medical Center before being flown to Memorial Health in Savannah, where he remains in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Hardin at 912-764-9911 or submit anonymous tips on SPD’s website below.
From SPD:
The Statesboro Police Department (SPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred on the evening of April 23, 2026, leaving a teenager in critical condition.
At approximately 7:45 p.m. on April 23, SPD Patrol officers were dispatched to the Groover Homes complex on PackinghouseRoad following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male victim and rendered immediate aid. The victim was transported by Bulloch EMS to East Georgia Regional Medical Center and subsequently flown to Memorial Health in Savannah, where he remains in critical condition.
Detectives assigned to the case have processed the scene and conducted multiple interviews. Investigators believe there were additional witnesses present who left the scene before police arrived or who have not yet come forward. This information is considered vital to the investigation.
Call for Information
The Statesboro Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding this case to contact Detective Hardin at 912-764-9911. Anonymous tips may also be submitted online by visiting https://statesboropd.com/ and clicking the “Submit a Tip” link.
