Cynthia Fields
Suspect involved in shooting that killed grandmother facing the death penalty
By Amanda LaBrot
WTOC News
SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - The suspect involved in a deadly shooting of his grandmother last July is facing the death penalty.
Chantz Cooper faces more than a dozen charges including murder and aggravated assault. Savannah Police say he was involved in a shootout with an officer when his grandmother was killed.
For the first time in this case, these court documents from Monday’s hearing show that the state seeking capital punishment for Chantz Cooper.
Cooper was in court on Monday with his attorney in front of Judge John Morse. Savannah Police say Cooper shot at a police officer last July on Stratford Street.
Police say a stray bullet pierced through a nearby home and killed 60-year-old Cynthia Fields, who was Cooper's grandmother.
He faces 16 charges, including murder, aggravated assault on a peace officer, having a gun during a felony.
Cooper pled not guilty to those charges on Monday and asked for a jury trial.
Cooper’s next court date is April 15th to schedule a trial date.
http://www.wtoc.com/2019/02/11/suspe...death-penalty/
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