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Savannah Target Parking Dispute Turns Deadly as Army Veteran Is Charged With Murder

Police describe a parking-space argument preceding the shooting, with the investigation still missing key details.

Overview

  • Matthew Traywick, a father of three and Vaden Automotive employee, was shot in the Abercorn Street Target lot and later died at Memorial Health University Medical Center.
  • Savannah police say the confrontation occurred shortly after 4 p.m. on Jan. 4 and stemmed from a dispute over a parking space.
  • Tyler Edward Linn, 30, remained at the scene, was taken into custody, and now faces murder and aggravated assault charges while being held at the Chatham County Detention Center.
  • Investigators have not said whether the men knew each other, have not outlined the exact sequence before the gunfire, and have not announced Linn’s first court appearance.
  • Community support for Traywick’s family grew quickly, with a GoFundMe topping $140,000, as the mayor condemned the killing and Vaden Automotive mourned their colleague.