Memorial Day Weekend violence in Savannah: fatal stabbing occurred Friday afternoon
The Savannah Police Department (SPD) released a statement about an investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred around 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 23 in the 2000 block of Camelia Court.
SPD received a report of a medical emergency at the residence Friday afternoon. According to a SPD press release, once officers arrived, "they discovered the victim and conducted immediate life-saving measures, but the victim ultimately succumbed to her injuries at the scene."
An initial investigation led officers to arrest Michelle Williams, 30. She was charged her with murder and aggravated assault.
This is a developing story.
Joseph Schwartzburt is the education and workforce development reporter for the Savannah Morning News. You can reach him at JSchwartzburt@gannett.com and JoeInTheKnow_SMN on Instagram.
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