Police officer involved in shooting follows robbery at CBD dispensary

SAVANNAH – A Georgia man was shot and killed during a shootout with police following a robbery at an SRC health clinic.

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At the request of the Savannah Police Department, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved in a shooting. A man, later identified as Quayshon Whitehurst, 29, of Hinesville, Georgia, was shot and killed during the incident. No officers were injured.

Preliminary information indicates that around 7:20 p.m., Savannah Police Department officers responded to a report of a theft at Mary Jane's CBD Dispensary, 4317 Ogeechee Road in Savannah. The initial investigation shows that Whitehurst took a bookbag from a store employee and left the store. When police arrived, Whitehurst was no longer there. Across Ogeechee Road from the dispensary, officers located Whitehurst behind the Circle K convenience store. An officer confronted Whitehurst and told him to stop. Instead, Whitehurst pulled out his gun and shot the officer. The officer returned fire, hitting Whitehurst. Officers provided medical aid on scene before EMS personnel arrived. Emergency Medical Services personnel took Whitehurst to a local hospital where he is in stable condition.

GBI agents charged Whitehurst with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and felony obstruction. The Savannah Police Department is conducting a theft investigation.

The GBI will continue its independent investigation into the officer involved in the shooting. Once the investigation is completed, it will be forwarded to the Eastern Judicial District Prosecutor's Office for review.