Tragic Triple Shooting in Glennville Leaves One Dead, Two Injured: Investigation Ongoing
GLENNVILLE, Ga. — A quiet Sunday morning in the small city of Glennville was shattered by violence after a triple shooting left one man dead and two others injured. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and local authorities are working diligently to uncover the circumstances surrounding the early morning tragedy that has left a community in shock and mourning.
According to the GBI, Glennville police were dispatched to the 300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive — specifically between Boyd and Green Streets — just around midnight on Sunday, July 7, following reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered 32-year-old Alvin Lashawn Williams suffering from a gunshot wound.
Emergency responders quickly transported Williams to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save his life, Williams succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival. His body has since been sent to the GBI Crime Lab in Pooler, Georgia, where a full autopsy will be performed to assist investigators in piecing together the circumstances of his death.
Not long after police responded to the initial call, two additional individuals were located in the vicinity, also suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a local hospital for treatment. According to officials, their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, though their identities and conditions have not been publicly released at this time.
The motive behind the shooting remains unknown, and no arrests have been announced. The GBI has confirmed that the investigation is active and ongoing, with agents and detectives working to identify suspects, determine the sequence of events, and uncover any potential links between the victims and the incident.
In the meantime, law enforcement is urging the public to come forward with any information that could aid in the case. Tips can be submitted directly to the Glennville Police Department at 912-654-2103 (Option 1) or to the GBI Region 5 office in Statesboro at 912-871-1121. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the GBI tip line at 1-800-597-TIPS (8477).
The Glennville community, a close-knit city in Tattnall County, is reeling from the news of yet another instance of gun violence. Friends and family of Alvin Lashawn Williams are left grieving a life lost far too soon. On social media, tributes have begun to surface, painting a picture of a man who was well-known and deeply loved. “He didn’t deserve this,” one post read. “Always smiling, always helping. We are heartbroken.”
Once the GBI’s investigation is complete, the case file will be handed over to the Atlantic Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for potential prosecution. It is unclear at this point whether charges will be brought against any individuals, or if any persons of interest have been identified.
The tragedy serves as a somber reminder of the impact of gun violence, not just in large urban centers, but in smaller towns where such events are far less common. Glennville officials are asking for the community’s cooperation and support in bringing clarity — and ultimately, justice — to those affected by this senseless act.
As the investigation unfolds, the priority remains on uncovering the truth, supporting the victims’ families, and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable. The Glennville Police Department and GBI remain committed to doing everything in their power to bring resolution to this case.
If you know anything — no matter how small — please come forward. A family is grieving. A community is shaken. And answers are desperately needed.