Man wanted in shooting of vehicle with child inside turns himself in, sheriff says

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - [UPDATE ON 11/12/2026] Adrian Byrd, accompanied by his attorney, turned himself in to Chatham County Sheriff Richard Coleman at about 7 p.m., according to the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies say Byrd expressed wanting to surrender peacefully and did not want the sheriff to come looking for him. Coleman said Byrd’s surrender was “peaceful, and without incident.”[ORIGINAL STORY] The Savannah Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Adrian Byrd, who is wanted in connection with an aggravated assault and the shooting of a vehicle with a child inside.Police said in a Facebook post that anyone who sees Byrd should call 911 and not approach him. Police said he should be considered armed and dangerous.Police said anyone with general information about Byrd’s whereabouts should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020. Police said people can also use the Savannah Police Department mobile app to remain anonymous.