Jury Convicts Travis Washington for 2023 Savannah Murder
Travis Washington faces sentencing in November for the death of Rashad Goodine.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Violence
A jury has convicted Travis Washington, who was 17 at the time of the offense, for the murder of Rashad Goodine in Savannah. The conviction follows a 2023 shooting incident that occurred on LaRoche Avenue.
Why it matters
The case highlights the aftermath of a violent incident that previously disrupted local operations across Savannah. The verdict brings a legal conclusion to the shooting that prompted widespread school and university lockdowns.
Travis Washington was convicted on multiple felony charges and currently remains held in the Chatham County Detention Center. His formal sentencing hearing is scheduled to take place on November 6.
The players
Travis Washington
He is the defendant convicted for a 2023 shooting that occurred when he was 17 years old.
Rashad Goodine
He is the individual who died from multiple gunshot wounds following the shooting on LaRoche Avenue.
Chatham County Detention Center
This is the correctional facility where the convicted individual is currently being held.
The details
The shooting took place in the 5000 block of LaRoche Avenue, leading authorities to conduct an intensive manhunt near Skidaway Road and DeRenne Avenue. This search necessitated lockdowns at Savannah State University, Jenkins High School, and Juliette Low Elementary School.
Timeline
September 4, 2023: Rashad Goodine was shot.
October 30, 2026: Jury delivered a guilty verdict.
November 6, 2026: Travis Washington sentencing hearing.
Legal Context
This conviction follows the regional safety protocols enacted during the 2023 Savannah shooting incident lockdowns, which disrupted local educational institutions. The verdict marks a definitive legal conclusion to a case that previously shifted local security responses.
The jury verdict brings closure to a violent event that previously forced local students and staff into secure lockdowns. Residents in the area surrounding LaRoche Avenue and Skidaway Road are no longer subject to the security threats posed during the 2023 manhunt.
The takeaway
The resolution of this case illustrates how local law enforcement and courts manage incidents that trigger widespread public safety measures. Victims and communities impacted by such violence can now look toward the final sentencing phase for formal closure.
What happens next
A sentencing hearing for Travis Washington is scheduled to take place on November 6, 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about local safety trends in the Violence section.
