"Grieving Father Mourns Loss of Son in Tragic Road Rage Incident"
Benjamin Merritt, a hardworking and loving father of two, was shot and killed during a road rage incident in St. Louis County. The altercation escalated when Merritt approached the defendant's vehicle after stopping traffic, and the defendant shot him in the back as he was returning to his own car. The defendant, Robert Mulkey, has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Merritt's family is devastated by his loss, and a GoFundMe page has been set up to provide financial relief for his fiance and children.
