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At the request of the Savannah Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia. The incident occurred near the entrance to the Home Depot located at 1907 E. Victory Drive. Gregory Eugene Griffin, 31, was injured. No officers were injured in the incident.

Initial information indicates that on Sunday, June 30, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop based on information provided by the Chatham County Police Department. The information listed Griffin as a suspect in a homicide investigation and as the driver of the vehicle.

Griffin tried to drive away, and a brief chase ensued. He drove in the wrong lane on E. Victory Drive and hit another vehicle. Griffin got out of his vehicle and ran. Officers began chasing Griffin, at which point he pulled out a firearm and fired at officers. Three officers fired shots and struck Griffin.

Officers provided aid to Griffin, who was taken to Memorial Health University Medical Center for treatment. This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Statesboro at (912) 871-1121. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-8477 or online at www.gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online.

The GBI will conduct an independent investigation. Once completed, the case file will be forwarded to the Eastern Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review. Savannah Police Department communications first posted about the incident at 10:39 p.m. Sunday, June 30.

“SPD is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at Wallin Street and Victory Drive,” SPD said in a post on social media. “The officer involved in the shooting was not injured. The suspect was transported to Memorial Medical Center. Per SPD policy, the investigation will be handled by the GBI and any questions should be directed to them.”

Danielle O’Connor, assistant special agent in charge of Field Division 5 of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, confirmed to Connect Savannah Monday afternoon that Griffin did not die in the incident.