Overview
- Police say the confrontation outside the Abercorn Street Target began as an argument over a parking space before shots were fired shortly after 4 p.m. on January 4.
- The victim was identified as Matthew Traywick, a father of three and Vaden Automotive employee, who was taken to Memorial Health University Medical Center and later died.
- Tyler Edward Linn, 30, remained at the scene, was arrested, and is being held at the Chatham County Detention Center on murder and aggravated assault charges.
- Detectives have not confirmed whether the men knew each other or the exact sequence of events leading up to the gunfire, and they continue to review evidence and canvass witnesses.
- Community support has surged for Traywick’s family through a GoFundMe that surpassed $100,000, and officials, including the mayor, have condemned the violence; local outlets report Linn previously served in the U.S. Army.