A a dispute over a parking spot at a Savannah, Georgia, Target store on January 4, 2026, tragically escalated, leading to the death of 33-year-old Matthew Traywick. The incident, which has left the community in shock, resulted in the arrest of a suspect at the scene.
The Savannah Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the parking lot of the Target on Abercorn Street at approximately 4:10 p.m. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Matthew Traywick with gunshot wounds.
He was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. Traywick, a husband and father of three, was a sales professional at Vaden Nissan of Savannah. His employer expressed deep sorrow over his passing, remembering him as a valued member of their team.
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Tyler Linn, was taken into custody at the scene of the shooting. Linn, an Army veteran who served for eight years, has been charged with murder and aggravated assault in connection with Traywick's death. He is currently being held without bond. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward. Savannah's mayor condemned the violence, stating that a disagreement over a parking space should never result in the loss of life.
