Savannah Alexis Miller was 19 when she was shot at her home on South 13th Street in Wilmington, North Carolina, on October 14, 2017. She suffered multiple gunshot wounds from at least five rounds fired from the driveway behind the house and was taken to New Hanover Regional Medical Center. Savannah was removed from life support on October 20, 2017, and died of her injuries.

A resident of Rocky Point and a graduate of Cape Fear Community College’s Adult High School Program, Savannah planned to continue college and had hoped to work with animals. Her family and friends remember her as a vibrant, free spirit. The Wilmington Police Department processed the scene, interviewed acquaintances and followed leads, but no arrests had been announced and the shooter’s identity remained unknown.

If anyone saw activity around South 13th Street on October 14, 2017, or has information about the shooting, please contact Wilmington police.