Two Men Killed in Savannah Shooting Identified, Police Investigate
Savannah police identified two 27-year-old victims, Tyreek Lester and Deshon Lawrence, who were killed in a targeted shooting incident near East 33rd and Cedar Streets over the weekend. Lester was a murder suspect in a previous case, and Lawrence was…
Savannah, GA, November 9, 2026 — Savannah, GA – Savannah Police have identified two 27-year-old men as the victims of a targeted shooting incident that occurred over the weekend near East 33rd and Cedar Streets. The deceased have been identified as Tyreek Lester and Deshon Lawrence.
According to information released by the Savannah Police Department, the shooting is being investigated as a targeted incident. Details surrounding the specific circumstances of the shooting were not immediately available.
Tyreek Lester was identified by police as having been a suspect in a previous murder case. Deshon Lawrence was identified as a registered gang member.
As of the latest reports, no arrests have been announced in connection with the deaths of Lester and Lawrence. The Savannah Police Department has not provided further details regarding the investigation or potential leads. The exact date of the incident within the weekend was not specified.
The police department continues its investigation into the targeted shooting. Further information is expected to be released as the case progresses. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The specific gang affiliation for Lawrence was not provided. The nature of the previous murder case involving Lester was not detailed. No further information was provided regarding what happened next.
Story summarized from the original created by WTOC Staff, Madalyn Bierster on www.wtoc.com, see more information here.
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