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.