Crime
1 killed in shooting outside Amazon fulfillment center in Pooler
A white Nissan vehicle was towed from the area as part of the evidence collection.
The Pooler Police Department is conducting an active investigation into a deadly shooting that occurred Monday morning outside the Amazon fulfillment center on Triple B Trail.
According to authorities, the incident took place in the facility’s parking lot, where a victim was shot. Emergency medical services transported the individual to a Savannah hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased.
The Chatham County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 21-year-old Keontae Grinder, a resident of Liberty County.
Officials confirmed that Grinder sustained at least one gunshot wound. An autopsy has been scheduled as part of the ongoing investigation.
Investigators processed a significant crime scene, with at least 14 evidence markers visible within the cordoned-off parking lot.
A white Nissan vehicle was towed from the area as part of the evidence collection.
The incident prompted a lockdown at the Amazon facility, and employees who arrived for their shifts were informed of the closure.
Staff members were sent home for the day, with onsite counseling resources promised upon their return to work.
Amazon released a statement expressing their condolences:
“We’re saddened by this senseless act of violence and are focused on supporting our employees during this time.”
As of Monday evening, the Pooler Police Department has not provided updates regarding a suspect or arrest in connection with the shooting.
Authorities remain in the early stages of the investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Updates will be shared as new details emerge.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Hundreds of students and community members are mourning the death of Erik Spencer, who was fatally shot at a shopping center in Jefferson City on November 1.
Authorities have confirmed Spencer’s death but have not yet released details regarding the individual responsible for the shooting.
Multiple witness accounts suggest the shooter may have been a white male, reportedly described by some as a possible off-duty police officer.
According to witnesses, the incident occurred as Erik and his girlfriend were leaving a store when a verbal argument broke out between them.
The male individual allegedly intervened, despite being told that the situation was under control.
Moments later, witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, striking Erik.
Friends and witnesses at the scene stated that Erik did not pose any threat to the shooter and that the confrontation escalated unnecessarily.
Law enforcement agencies have not confirmed the shooter’s identity, whether he is affiliated with law enforcement, or if he has been detained or turned himself in.
The Jefferson City Police Department and local investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Community members have since gathered for vigils and memorials to honor Erik’s memory as the investigation remains active and ongoing.