John Pratt, age 24, was killed on December 18, 2015, in a road rage incident in Tampa, Florida. The altercation began after William Sherwood rear-ended Pratt's SUV near the intersection of Babcock Street and Brevard Drive in Melbourne. According to court testimony, Pratt confronted Sherwood at his vehicle window, during which time Sherwood shot him twice. Sherwood claimed self-defense, stating he felt threatened, but prosecutors argued that Sherwood acted out of rage.
Following a trial, Sherwood was found guilty of second-degree murder and faced a minimum of 25 years in prison.
