Savannah police, FBI probe chemical attack
Savannah police, with assistance from the FBI, are investigating a chemical attack near Forsyth Park that left 46-year-old Ashley Wasielewski with second- and third-degree burns over roughly half her body, including her scalp, face, hands and legs. The attack occurred about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday while she was walking laps; authorities released a security-camera image of a hooded person of interest, said the assailant appears to be a stranger, and Mayor Van Johnson said the case is being treated with the highest urgency though there is no current indication of a broader public threat.
đ Key Facts
- Savannah police and the FBI are jointly investigating a reported chemical attack in Savannah.
- The victim has been identified as Ashley Wasielewski, 46, and is hospitalized with second- and third-degree burns covering roughly half her body, including scalp, face, hands and legs.
- The attack occurred about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday while Wasielewski was walking laps near Forsyth Park.
- Detectives are working with the FBI to identify the specific corrosive chemical used in the attack.
- Police released a security-camera image of a hooded person of interest; investigators believe the attacker was a stranger to the victim.
- Mayor Van Johnson said the case is being treated with the highest urgency and that there is currently no indication of a broader ongoing public threat.
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Georgia woman hospitalized after attacker hurls corrosive chemical during evening walk
New information:
- Victim identified as Ashley Wasielewski, 46, with second- and third-degree burns covering roughly half her body (scalp, face, hands, legs).
- Attack time and setting detailed: about 8:15 p.m. Wednesday while she walked laps near Forsyth Park.
- Mayor Van Johnson statement: case being treated with 'the highest urgency' and no current indication of a broader ongoing public threat.
- Police released a security-camera image of a hooded person of interest; attacker believed to be a stranger.
- Detectives are working with the FBI to identify the specific chemical used.