India, Jan. 23 -- Reports about a man with a gun in the area of MLK and Bay Street emerged on Thursday. The Savannah Police Department responded to the situation, asking the public to avoid the area at this time.

In a message to residents, Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) noted: "As of today (January 22, 2026), there are reports of an incident involving an **armed man** in the area of MLK (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) and Bay Street. This is nearby (Bay Street runs parallel/close to parts of River Street in the downtown area), and police have asked the public to avoid the vicinity while they respond. No widespread details on injuries, resolution, or direct ties to Adler Hall are confirmed in public sources yet, but it's an ...