A US Army veteran allegedly shot and killed a father of three after an alleged fight over a parking space at a Georgia Target, according to police.
Matthew Traywick was gunned down in the parking lot at the store in Savannah, and later died from his injuries after being rushed to the nearby Memorial Health University Medical Center, reported WJCL.
Cops arrested the suspect, Army vet Tyler Edward Linn, 30, at the scene following the deadly shooting shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday.
Linn, who served in the military from August 2015 to October 2023 and was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, was charged with murder and aggravated assault.
He is being held at the Chatham County Detention Center, but it is not known when he is due in court.
The fatal shooting of Traywick, a father to three young children, took place “during an alleged argument over a parking dispute,” according to a social media post from Savannah’s Mayor Van Johnson.
“Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones of the victim. No disagreement over a parking space, or anything else should ever end in the loss of life,” the Democratic elected official wrote.
A GoFundMe to raise support for Traywick’s widow, Micayla, and her three children, has so far raised more than $140,000 of its $160,000 target.
“In the midst of their grief, the family is now confronted with immediate expenses and the uncertainty of how to manage ongoing needs without Matt’s steady support,” the fundraiser read.
“The funds raised will help cover urgent costs and provide a safety net for Micayla and her children as they begin to rebuild their lives,” the appeal continued.
Vaden Automotive, the Savannah car dealership where Traywick worked, shared a social media statement after news of his death.
“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,” the statement read.
