A man accused of killing an 11-year-old in a road rage shooting may face the death penalty, prosecutors said Thursday.

Tyler Johns, 22, is accused of fatally shooting Brandon Dominguez-Chavarria on Nov. 14.

Authorities have said the victim’s stepfather, Valente Ayala, and Johns were “jockeying” for positions on the westbound 215 Beltway near Gibson Road and arguing with each other before Johns shot into the backseat of Ayala’s vehicle.

The case will go to the death penalty review committee, Deputy District Attorney Alexander Quagge told District Judge Tierra Jones.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact Noble Brigham at nbrigham@reviewjournal.com. Follow @BrighamNoble on X.

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