Statesboro Police Dept Investigating Shooting at Vault Apartments, Two Arrested

Statesboro Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday night at The Vault Apartments. Officers on patrol nearby heard gunfire coming from the apartment complex, and Flock gunshot detectors confirmed the location. The officers discovered two males running from one of the buildings and detained them. They also discovered another male suffering from gunshot wounds. He was later flown to Memorial in Savannah. Both suspects, Jayden Staley(18 years old) and a juvenile, were charged with being Parties of Aggravated Assault and other charges. Staley was transported to the Bulloch County Jail, while the juvenile was transported to Claxton RYDC.

From SPD:

On 4/17/24 at 8:09 p.m. SPD officers on patrol near Statesboro Place Circle heard the sound of gunfire coming from The Vault Apartments. Flock gunshot detectors confirmed the location and officers began searching for any victims or suspects. Two males, one juvenile and one adult, were detained running from the 3 Building at the Vault. Officers also located a 17 year old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the torso. The male was later flown to Memorial in Savannah where he remains.

Detectives responded to canvass and process the scene while others interviewed the two detained males. Both were later charged with being Parties to the Crime of Aggravated Assault along with other, unrelated, offenses. The juvenile was detained at Claxton RYDC while the adult, Jayden Staley (18, Chandler Rd, Statesboro), was transported to the Bulloch County Jail. The investigation continues, with other arrests anticipated.

Information may be provided to Detective Dustin Hardin at 912- 764- 9911 or by submitting an anonymous tip to www.tipsoft.com or by texting 274637 and entering “TIPSSPD” plus your message.