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Fort Worth Woman Victim of Fatal Road Rage Shooting
15 Aug
Summary
- A Fort Worth teacher's aide was killed in a road rage shooting.
- Suspect Patrick Lawrence faces murder charges for the incident.
- Nationwide aggressive driving incidents are reported to be increasing.
A deadly road rage incident on Interstate 20 in Fort Worth resulted in the death of Latavia Davis, an elementary school teacher's aide. The incident occurred Thursday morning when Davis allegedly tailgated and then merged in front of suspect Patrick Lawrence. According to an arrest affidavit, Lawrence then fired a single shot into Davis's vehicle, striking her.
Lawrence, 37, has been charged with murder. Investigators identified him using dashcam footage from a witness and found a gun in his vehicle. He was apprehended at his workplace in Justin, over 30 miles from the scene. Everman ISD and The Vision Church of Fort Worth expressed deep sadness over the loss of Davis, remembering her as a valued staff member and congregation member.
This tragic event underscores a broader trend of increasing aggressive driving nationwide. AAA reports approximately 1,700 road rage crashes annually in Texas, with a high percentage of drivers admitting to aggressive driving behaviors. Fort Worth police are advising the public to avoid engaging with aggressive drivers, emphasizing that de-escalation is crucial for safety.
