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Road Rage Shooting: Gang Member Charged with Attempted Murder

3/15/2026

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Tyler Traveon Mhaka, the suspect, was charged with attempted murder after a road rage shooting at a Taylorsville, Utah liquor store.
On February 26, Mhaka followed the victim into the store and opened fire, injuring him.
An off-duty trooper returned fire, leading to Mhaka's arrest.
Investigators say Mhaka is a documented gang member with ties to the Middle East.
The state has requested Mhaka be held without bail pending trial.

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Story summary

Tyler Traveon Mhaka, the suspect, was charged with attempted murder after a road rage shooting at a Taylorsville, Utah liquor store.
On February 26, Mhaka followed the victim into the store and opened fire, injuring him.
An off-duty trooper returned fire, leading to Mhaka's arrest.
Investigators say Mhaka is a documented gang member with ties to the Middle East.
The state has requested Mhaka be held without bail pending trial.