Savannah Man Arrested, Charged in Benton Boulevard Fatal Shooting
Savannah police arrested 40 year old Alfonso Warner in connection with a November 29 fatal shooting on Benton Boulevard, charging him with murder and aggravated assault. The case matters because investigators say the shooting arose from an arranged meeting rather than a random attack, and police are asking the public to submit tips to assist an active investigation.
Police took 40 year old Alfonso Warner into custody on December 4, facing murder and aggravated assault charges in the fatal shooting that left one person dead after being transported following the November 29 incident on Benton Boulevard. "Police arrested 40-year-old Alfonso Warner in connection with a fatal shooting on Benton Boulevard." Investigators said the encounter was the result of an arranged meeting, and not a random attack, a detail that reshapes how neighbors and potential witnesses should think about the case.
First responders met a vehicle that was en route to a hospital after the shooting. The victim later died. Authorities have said the investigation remains active as they follow leads to establish motive and the full sequence of events that led to the victim being driven from the scene. Warner was located and arrested with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and Richmond Hill Police on December 4.
The development has immediate relevance for residents and community members who use online marketplaces, arrange meetings in public places, or otherwise engage in one on one encounters. The fact that investigators described the incident as an arranged meeting highlights the importance of caution when agreeing to meet people for transactions or appointments. Police are asking anyone with information to step forward to help close gaps in the timeline and identify other potential witnesses.
Submit tips to CrimeStoppers or send information through the Savannah Police Department mobile app. Providing descriptions, dash camera footage, security video, or the time and location details of any activity near Benton Boulevard on November 29 could prove critical. Law enforcement emphasized that tips can be submitted anonymously through those channels.
The arrest on December 4 closed one phase of the investigation, but authorities continue to piece together evidence and invite public assistance. For anyone who may have been in the area or has related information, contact CrimeStoppers or use the Savannah PD mobile app to report what you know.
