Irving Road Rage Shooting Leaves Man Dead; 62-Year-Old Arrested for Murder

 IRVING, TX — A 33‑year‑old man was killed in a road rage shooting Wednesday evening at a busy Irving intersection, and police have arrested a 62‑year‑old man on a murder charge.

According to Irving police, officers responded around 5:45 p.m. on February 4 to reports of a shooting at North Belt Line Road and Finley Road. When they arrived, they found Yoduardy Sanchez‑Naranjo inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers immediately began life‑saving measures, and Sanchez‑Naranjo was transported to Parkland Hospital, where he died hours later, according to the Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Investigators quickly identified a suspect vehicle and later arrested Kenneth Nixon, 62, of Irving, around 9:30 p.m. Nixon has been charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Police said the shooting stemmed from a road rage incident and emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public. Sanchez‑Naranjo, originally from Cuba, had previously lived in Dallas and Las Vegas, according to online records.

Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the confrontation. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Detective Herring at 972‑721‑2604 or email sherring@irvingtx.gov. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to IPDCrimeTips@IrvingTX.gov.

The tragic loss of Sanchez‑Naranjo has left family, friends, and the Irving community grieving. His death underscores the dangers of escalating conflicts on the road and the devastating consequences that can result. Community members have expressed shock and sadness, while law enforcement officials stressed the importance of patience and restraint in preventing such tragedies.

As the investigation continues, the focus remains on ensuring justice for Sanchez‑Naranjo and accountability for those involved.

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