Law&Crime Sidebar Dad Killed Outside Target Over Parking Spot
Jan 7, 2026
Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober brings his expertise to analyze the tragic parking lot shooting of Matthew Traywick. He discusses how reactive aggression can escalate seemingly minor disputes into deadly confrontations, and examines the societal increase in anger and conflict. Bober also sheds light on how adrenaline affects memory during violent events, and how military training might influence an individual's reactions. He emphasizes the long-term trauma impacts on victims' families and the importance of de-escalation strategies in such situations.
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Trivial Dispute Turned Deadly
- A parking-space dispute in a Target lot escalated into a fatal shooting that killed 33-year-old Matthew Traywick.
- Savannah police arrested a suspect, Tyler Edward Lynn, and the investigation remains active.
Military Background Is Unclear But Not Definitive
- The suspect, Tyler Lynn, served in the Army but was not deployed and his discharge characterization is unclear.
- Military service details may be relevant but do not by themselves explain the incident.
Witness Account Circulates Online
- An online witness claimed the shooter removed the magazine and waited by his car for police while the victim bled.
- The host cautioned these Reddit accounts were unconfirmed by authorities.