18-Year-Old Arrested for Savannah Murder

U.S. Marshals arrested 18-year-old Malikye Jalyn Heyward on October 28, 2023, in connection with the fatal shooting of a juvenile on September 7 in Savannah, Georgia. Heyward has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after the victim succumbed to injuries sustained during the incident. Savannah Police Chief Lenny B. Gunther praised the efforts of investigators and the Marshals in apprehending Heyward. In a separate incident, 19-year-old Malachi Davarchi Mack was arrested for second-degree murder in the October 7 shooting death of 29-year-old Taquan Turner in Washington, D.C. Additionally, a shooting in Portland, Maine, resulted in a fatality, with one person taken into custody, though details remain sparse. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding gun violence across various U.S. cities.