A Charlotte man has been charged in connection with a road rage shooting on Interstate 485 that left a Gaston County man with life-threatening injuries. The arrest comes more than a month after the June 7 shooting, which investigators say occurred during a confrontation between two vehicles on the interstate.
According to court records, the suspect was initially arrested on unrelated charges before being charged in the shooting.
Arrest
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police arrested 23-year-old Dailyn Kevin Young of Charlotte on July 10 on unrelated charges, according to court records.
Three days later, investigators charged Young with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of discharging a weapon into occupied property in connection with the June 7 shooting.
Young is currently being held without bond at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center.
| Case Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Suspect | Dailyn Kevin Young |
| Age | 23 |
| Incident Date | June 7 |
| Arrest Date | July 10 |
| Charges | Two counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of discharging a weapon into occupied property |
Investigation
According to an arrest affidavit, Young was driving a stolen silver 2020 Infiniti Q50 on the Interstate 485 outer loop when the shooting occurred.
Investigators allege that Young fired two rounds from a black 9 mm handgun into another vehicle occupied by Parish Killian and his son.
Police say one of the bullets struck Parish Killian in the head, causing life-threatening injuries.
Incident
On the day of the shooting, 58-year-old Parish Killian was riding in the passenger seat while his son, Ryan Killian, was driving.
Ryan Killian previously told the Gaston Gazette that a silver sedan cut in front of their vehicle on Interstate 485. He said he responded by sounding his horn.
According to Ryan Killian, the other driver later pulled alongside their vehicle and attempted to speak with him. After he did not respond, the other vehicle moved toward the passenger side, where his father was seated.
Ryan Killian said an argument followed between the other driver and his father before gunfire erupted.
Moments later, he said shattered glass filled the vehicle and he realized his father had been shot.
Charges
Investigators allege the suspect fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
Court records show that on July 10, officers attempted to stop the stolen Infiniti with Young behind the wheel.
He was initially arrested on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle, fleeing to elude arrest, and warrants related to a January domestic incident.
After further investigation, detectives filed the additional charges related to the Interstate 485 shooting.
Status
Young remains in custody at the Mecklenburg County Detention Center without bond.
The criminal case will proceed through the North Carolina court system. As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into the June road rage shooting that seriously injured a Gaston County father. Prosecutors will now present the case through the court process as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
FAQs
Who was arrested in the shooting?
Dailyn Kevin Young of Charlotte was arrested.
When did the road rage shooting happen?
The incident occurred on June 7.
Where did the shooting occur?
It happened on Interstate 485 in Charlotte.
What charges does the suspect face?
Attempted murder and firearm-related charges.
Where is the suspect being held?
At the Mecklenburg County Detention Center.
