A mid‑afternoon shooting on October 16, 2023, ended the life of 20‑year‑old Michael Hoang in the 1900 block of Harrison Street in Savannah. Savannah Police responded to a ShotSpotter alert around 2:00 p.m.; Hoang was found with a life‑threatening gunshot wound and died at the scene. Two other men were wounded and were taken to Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Detectives investigated the triple shooting over the following months. On January 4, 2024, police arrested 18‑year‑old Julian Morales in connection with Hoang’s death. Morales was charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, three counts of felony tampering with evidence, and misdemeanor reckless conduct.

Anyone with information about the October 16 shooting or who saw activity in the Harrison Street area that afternoon is asked to come forward.