A North Carolina man accused of killing a man in a road rage shooting has been found guilty.
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A jury found LaShawn Hughes guilty of murder, having weapons under disability, and tampering with evidence, according to court records.
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In August 2023 Sidney dispatchers got a call about a man down in a parking lot in the 1600 block of Ferguson Court.
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When officers arrived they found Tyler Welsh, 32, dead from a gunshot wound, according to the Sidney Police Department.
Hughes was arrested after driving away from the scene in his semi-truck.
Police said they believe the fight between the two men was likely due to a road rage incident.