King Hua, 54, has been shot to death by a Darby man, Saddiq Washington, 22, in road rage. Here is everything you need to know about the incident.

Saddiq Washington, 22, from Darby has been taken into custody by Springfield Police in connection with this week’s road rage shooting that claimed the life of a 54-year-old man named King Hua. Moreover, Saddiq Washington is accused of multiple crimes, including first-degree murder, third-degree murder, and recklessly endangering another person.

Furthermore, District Attorney Jack Stollesteimer of Delaware County described the incident as “a mindless, violent act.” According to court documents, Washington had legally bought the rifle he used to kill Hua. In August, Delaware County awarded him a permit to carry a concealed handgun.

Who Is King Hua From Darby?

King Hua was a 54-year-old man who was fatally shot dead by Saddiq Washington for driving too slow. King Hua, according to the police statement, was shot at the intersection of State Road and Meetinghouse Lane in Springfield Township.

Investigators believe Washington, 22, was furious because Hua was driving too slowly, while the reason for the shooting is yet unknown. The Chevrolet Equinox driven by Washington’s mother pulled up the front of Hua and his wife on State Road at around 9 a.m. on Wednesday and stopped, according to the affidavit, who owned numerous companies in the township.

Hua was killed when Washington leaned out of the SUV’s window and fired twice into his windshield. The Equinox accelerated and left. When emergency personnel arrived, they discovered Hua slumped behind the wheel of his Toyota Camry, shot in his eye and ear. He was taken to Crozer Chester Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Saddiq Washington Arrested With Murder Of King Hua

As stated previously, Saddiq Washington, a Darby man was arrested for killing another driver in an apparent road-rage shooting. In connection with the shooting death of King Hua, 54, police detained Saddiq Washington, 22, and charged him with first-degree murder and other offenses.

The Darby man has been charged with first-degree murder, according to authorities, after they allege he fatally shot another driver when they were both stuck in rush-hour traffic on Wednesday morning.

After a 48-hour manhunt, Saddiq Washington, 22, was apprehended, according to Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer. After a quick arraignment, bail was denied for Washington, and there was no sign that he had retained legal counsel.

Saddiq Washington Mugshot Surname And Origin Revealed

Saddiq Washington’s pictures and mugshot is spread all over social media after the disturbing news. On the other hand, Saddiq belongs to the black community, and his surname Washington also belongs to the ‘blackest’ surname in America, according to the U.S. Census.

The Equinox was seen by a witness swerving erratically in traffic just before it stopped and the shooting started, according to the affidavit. The license plate of the car was clearly visible in security footage from adjacent residences and businesses, which the detectives searched for. Washington’s mother has not been charged with a crime, but according to Stollsteimer, an investigation is still being done into her role in the incident.

Detectives found the 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun they believe was used in the shooting inside the house of the family. Hua’s wife, who lives a few blocks away from the shooting location, did not reply to demands for comment on Friday.