Irving police confirmed a 33‑year‑old man died after a road rage shooting Wednesday evening at the busy intersection of Belt Line Road and Finley Road. The victim, identified as Yoduardy Sanchez‑Naranjo, was found inside his vehicle with a gunshot wound around 5:45 p.m. and later died at the hospital.
Officers responded quickly after multiple 911 calls about shots fired near the North Belt Line/Finley area, a crossroads packed with commuters, buses, and nearby businesses. When they arrived, Sanchez‑Naranjo was still in his car and appeared to have been shot during a dispute with another driver. Police immediately began life‑saving measures before rushing him to Parkland Hospital, where he later died.
Investigators say the shooting grew out of a road rage incident. Detectives tracked down a suspect vehicle and arrested 62‑year‑old Kenneth Nixon of Irving about four hours later that evening. Nixon was booked on a murder charge along with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Police say this was an isolated, emotional clash between drivers, not part of any larger criminal plot, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Still, the violent turn stunned residents who use that stretch of road every day. Some witnesses told local media they heard several shots and saw chaos unfold before officers arrived.
Sanchez‑Naranjo was originally from Cuba and had lived in Dallas and Las Vegas before coming to North Texas, according to public records. Friends and family members have yet to release comments, but neighbors described him as someone who had big plans and a bright personality cut short in a sudden moment of anger.
Irving police closed parts of Belt Line Road for hours as detectives processed the scene and interviewed witnesses. They urged anyone who saw what happened or has cellphone video to come forward. Tips can be shared with the department’s homicide detectives, and anonymous email tips are also accepted.
This incident adds to a troubling trend where moments of frustration on the road escalate into deadly violence. As authorities continue to investigate, police remind drivers that no argument is worth a life and to always pull over and diffuse tense situations safely.
