An eighteen-year-old and a juvenile are behind bars after a seventeen-year-old was shot Wednesday night in Statesboro.
Statesboro Police responded to Statesboro Place Circle on April 17, 2024 just after 8:00 p.m. after hearing 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- 9911or by submitting an anonymous tip to www.tipsoft.com or by texting 274637 and entering “TIPSSPD” plus your message.
