Welcome to Arrest Stories. A thirty-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after a deadly shooting in a Target parking lot in Savannah, Georgia that allegedly stemmed from a dispute over a parking space. Here's what may have happened.
On Sunday afternoon at approximately four ten p.m., Savannah police responded to reports of a shooting in the Target parking lot located in the fourteen thousand block of Abercorn Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Matthew Traywick suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency Medical Services transported Traywick to Memorial Health University Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries. Tyler Edward Linn remained at the scene after the shooting and was taken into custody by police.
According to police reports, the fatal shooting occurred as a result of an argument between Linn and Traywick over a parking spot. Officials stated, "The shooting occurred as a result of an argument over a parking spot."
Linn has been charged with aggravated assault and murder in connection with Traywick's death. He is being held without bond.
Local officials expressed their condolences and concerns about the incident. "No disagreement over a parking space, or anything else should ever end in the loss of life. This needless, unnecessary violence underscores the daily pain felt by families across our city and the urgency of our collective work to reduce gun violence and strengthen community safety," one official stated.
Traywick's employer also released a statement saying, "We are heartbroken by the loss of Matthew Traywick. Matthew was a valued member of the Vaden family for years. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, children, and those closest to him during this incredibly difficult time. We ask for privacy for his family and our team as we grieve this tragic loss."
The investigation into the deadly shooting remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and witness statements from the scene.
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