Mihail Tsvetkov dies in fatal Orlando road rage shooting
Fatal Orlando road rage shooting death of Mihail Tsvetkov – Obituary
Mihail Tsvetkov, a 40-year-old professor, was tragically shot and killed in a road rage incident on Monday, December 4, 2024, on Colonial Drive in Orlando. His sister, Daniela Cvetkova, shared with FOX 35 that the shooting has not only taken her brother’s life but has also devastated their family. Tsvetkov, who held a Ph.D. in German linguistics, had recently accepted a university position in Illinois and was about to move back to join his family.
According to Orlando Police, the incident began when Tsvetkov was being tailgated by a woman. Witnesses reported that he stepped out of his car to address her but remained calm and non-confrontational. However, police said the woman drew a firearm and shot Tsvetkov. Cvetkova described the moment their mother learned of his death as unbearable, and she will carry the memory of her mother’s scream forever. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the shooting.