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Savannah Police Charge Suspect in Deadly Target Parking Lot Shooting

Police say the case grew from a parking-space quarrel, with tips requested as the investigation continues.

Overview

  • Officers arrested 30-year-old Tyler Linn on charges of murder and aggravated assault after the Jan. 4 shooting, and police said he remained at the scene.
  • The victim was identified as Matthew Traywick, a father of three who worked as a car salesman at Vaden Nissan.
  • The shooting happened around 4:10 p.m. in the Abercorn Street Target lot, and Traywick was taken to Memorial Health University Medical Center where he died from multiple gunshot wounds.
  • A GoFundMe to support Traywick’s wife and children had raised nearly $89,000 as of Tuesday.
  • Local reports say Linn is an Army veteran who served from 2015 to 2023.