On a crisp November evening in Auburn, Washington, the life of 64-year-old Myron Moss, a Black/African American male, was tragically cut short. The fatal encounter unfolded on November 17, 2023, in the parking lot of a 76 gas station, leaving a family grappling with unanswered questions and the community in shock.
Accounts from Moss's family suggest the incident may have escalated from a road rage dispute.
They have pieced together a narrative from at least one witness who stated that Moss was tending to his vehicle when an SUV nearly struck him, leading to a heated argument. Shortly after the verbal altercation, gunshots rang out, and Moss was found with a fatal gunshot wound. He collapsed while attempting to return to his car.
In the immediate aftermath, investigators from the King County Sheriff's Office detained a man in his 20s, identified as the shooter. The man was questioned and subsequently released from custody. Authorities have indicated that he has been cooperating with their investigation and has claimed that he acted in self-defense. This claim has created a conflicting narrative that has been difficult for Moss's family to accept.
The family of Myron Moss has been actively seeking more witnesses to come forward, as they believe there are inconsistencies between the shooter's account and what other people may have seen. They are searching for the truth and a clearer understanding of the events that led to their loved one's untimely death. The King County Sheriff's Office has stated that the investigation remains active and they are also urging anyone with information to come forward to help provide a complete picture of the tragic incident.
