SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Former Savannah Police officer Ernest Ferguson has turned himself in to authorities at the Chatham County Jail.
Officials tell WSAV Ferguson turned himself over to police around 3:30 p.m. on Friday with his attorney with him. He will appear in court sometime next week for a bond hearing.
On Wednesday, the Chatham County District Attorney officially charged Ferguson with the murder of Saudi Lee, a Black man who was shot and killed during a police chase in 2022.
The body cam footage of the shooting may play a major role in the trial.
WSAV has been following this case since day one. Follow the full saga on wsav.com/saudilee.