Officers responded around 8:10 p.m. regarding a robbery call after a person claimed they were robbed leaving the Boyz II Men barbershop. According to police, Edward Fuller stole money and other items before striking the victim with a weapon. Officer Kelvin Ansari and a second officer walked near Fuller's vehicle, unaware that he was inside. Fuller allegedly got out of the vehicle and fired at the officers, killing Ansari. He then fled into the backyard of a nearby home. Other officers found Fuller, who came out of an outdoor shed with his gun raised. One officer shot and killed Fuller.
Victim's Name: Edward Fuller
Agency Responsible: Savannah Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 49
Race: Black
Date of Death: May 11, 2019
County: Chatham
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Foot
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 4714
Geography: Urban