On the evening of February 12, 2022, Burnell Scott, a 15-year-old African American male, was found outside a residence on the 1100 block of East 54th Street in Savannah with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Police were notified about 7:20 p.m. by a ShotSpotter alert. He was taken to Memorial Health University Medical Center and died of his injuries on February 15, 2022.

Investigators reported the residents of the home where he was located knew him, but he did not live there. Savannah Police Department Violent Crimes detectives are investigating and have asked the public for information. No arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified; the case remains open.

If anyone knew Burnell or has information about what happened that night, please contact the investigators handling the case.