Weapons — Savannah, GA — reported 2026-07-07

SUMMARY

Cazare Cooper pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault in the May 18, 2024, Ellis Square mass shooting.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Weapons
  • Location: Savannah, GA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-07
  • Suspect: age 21
  • Victim(s): 10 (all 10 survived)
  • Status: arrest/charge: Cazare Cooper has been charged and pleaded guilty

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The mass shooting occurred on May 18, 2024, in the Ellis Square area of downtown Savannah.
  • Gunfire erupted just before midnight, wounding 10 people.
  • Cazare Cooper pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault.
  • He will serve two years in prison followed by eight years on probation.