A shooting at Pinewood Manor Apartments on Packinghouse Road Tuesday evening has left one teenager dead and two others injured, according to the Statesboro Police Department.
Bulloch County 911 dispatchers received calls reporting multiple people shot at the apartment complex, located at 66 Packinghouse Road, around 6:54 p.m. on January 14, 2025. Statesboro Police Department (SPD) officers, Bulloch County Sheriff's deputies, and Bulloch County EMS responded to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers confirmed multiple shooting victims, one of whom was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two other high school aged teenagers sustained gunshot wounds. One was transported by Bulloch County EMS to the Statesboro Airport and subsequently airlifted by Lifestar Helicopter to Memorial Medical Center in Savannah for treatment. A second injured teenager was transported by ambulance to East Georgia Regional Medical Center. Their conditions are currently unknown.
Statesboro Police Chief Mike Broadhead confirmed that the shooter fled the scene before officers arrived. Detectives are currently conducting interviews with witnesses, reviewing evidence collected at the scene, and analyzing available video footage in an effort to identify and apprehend the suspect.
“We are actively working this case and pursuing all leads,” Chief Broadhead stated. “Our priority is to apprehend the person responsible for this senseless act of violence and we need the public's help. If you have any information on this case please contact our detectives."
The scene at Pinewood Manor Apartments has been secured, but a heavy police presence will remain throughout the evening as investigators continue their work.
Increased Law Enforcement Presence at Statesboro High School on Wednesday
In an abundance of caution, Bulloch County Schools is coordinating with public safety to have an increased presence of law enforcement and district leadership at Statesboro High School for Wednesday, January 15, and possibly the remainder of the week.
The Statesboro Police Department has informed the school district of an off-campus incident which occurred Tuesday evening that may involve multiple students. While this matter is under investigation, the school district will add this layer of security to the school's normal safety protocols.
Anyone with any information about this case or other safety concerns are encouraged to contact law enforcement immediately or a school administrator. Information about how to anonymously report information online or by phone is available at bullochschools.org/safety. Social media should not be used to share unverified information which could disrupt the school environment.
If you Saw Something, Say Something
SPD is asking anyone with information regarding the shooting to contact detectives at 912-764-9911.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the Statesboro PD website at https://new.tipsubmit.com/en/create-report/anonymous/statesboroga.gov.
This is a developing story. Grice Connect will update as more information become available.
