Savannah Murder victim identified, found shot near a church early Saturday morning

Savannah-Chatham Metro Police have released the name of a young murder victim who was found early Saturday morning. Police are still searching for clues to the killing and asking the public's help.

By: JoAnn Merrigan | WSAV News 3
Published: June 28, 2009

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Savannah-Chatham Metro Police say 21-year-old Marcus D. Allen of Savannah died early Saturday morning after apparently being shot somewhere on Tibet Street.

Around 2 a.m. Saturday, police responded to 400 block of Tibet Avenue on a report of gunshots heard in the area. But when officers a conducted a search, they could not find evidence of a shooting. About an hour later, just before 3:00 a.m., a bicyclist saw man lying near the Southside Assembly of God church located at 401 Tibet Ave. Thinking something was wrong; the bicyclist called 911. Officers responded and found Allen.

Police are still looking for leads in the killing. Anyone with information is asked to call Homicide detectives at 912-651-6728 or Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020 where you can remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.