Savannah Police Seek Witnesses in Forsyth Park Chemical Attack
Savannah police are seeking public help to identify witnesses in a chemical attack at Forsyth Park that hospitalized Ashley Wasielewski with third-degree burns. The incident occurred Wednesday night when an unknown assailant doused her with a substance. Police released images of two potential witnesses near the park's tennis courts and are also seeking information about a white SUV seen in the area. Investigators emphasize the individuals in the images are not suspects, but may have crucial information.
Savannah police have launched an appeal for public assistance following a severe chemical attack at Forsyth Park that left a woman, Ashley Wasielewski, hospitalized with third-degree burns. The incident took place on Wednesday night when an unidentified man approached Wasielewski from behind and doused her with an unknown chemical substance. In an effort to gather more information, the Savannah Police Department released images on Sunday afternoon depicting two individuals who were on the tennis courts at Forsyth Park between approximately 6:45 and 8:20 p.m. Investigators wish to speak with these individuals, emphasizing they are considered potential witnesses, not suspects, and may have observed something pertinent to the ongoing investigation.Additionally, authorities are looking to identify the driver and any passengers of a white SUV or crossover vehicle that was observed traveling on Whitaker Street around 8:15 p.m. on the night of the attack. Anyone with information regarding the chemical attack, the potential witnesses, or the vehicle of interest is urged to contact the Savannah Police Department Major Crime Unit at 912-651-6728 or Crime Stoppers at 912-234-2020. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the department's mobile application. The investigation remains active and ongoing as police work to identify the perpetrator and understand the full circumstances of the attack.
