Savannah Police looking for suspect in aggravated assault

Savannah Police detectives need help to locate Michael Damar Williams, 31, of Garden City. Williams is the suspect in the Dec. 11 aggravated assault and battery of a woman during a domestic altercation.

SPD officers were dispatched at 9:20 a.m. on Sunday to the 1000 block of Shawnee Street. There, a 28-year-old woman was suffering from severe injuries, first thought to be gunshot wounds but later determined to result from blunt force. She was transported to the hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

Michael Damar Williams, 31, of Garden City, is wanted on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated battery.
Michael Damar Williams, 31, of Garden City, is wanted on charges of aggravated assault and aggravated battery.

Before officers arrived, Williams fled the scene and may be traveling in a blue 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 truck.

Family Fundraiser

The woman's family is leading an ongoing Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraising initiative to help with her medical expenses and for her children’s needs. Those interested can buy a Krispy Kreme certificate for $12 using the cash app: $wefightautism. Purchases can be picked up at the Krispy Kreme franchise at 8400 Abercorn St. or the family will deliver to those who purchase three or more dozen doughnuts.

Tips and leads

Anyone with information on Williams or his location should contact detectives at the Violent Crimes Tip Line at (912) 525-3124 or CrimeStoppers at (912) 234-2020. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through a CrimeStoppers online tip portal. Tipsters may qualify for a reward of up to $2,500, depending on the severity of the crime.

This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Savannah Police seek suspect in aggravated domestic assault