William McGinty, 43, is held on $1 million bond following a fatal Scottsdale road rage shooting. His next court appearance is November 10, 2026.
By Ciara Perez | Senior Multimedia Correspondent | iSkyNews.com
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ (November 5, 2026) — A 43-year-old man accused of fatally shooting another driver following a road rage encounter in Scottsdale is being held on a $1 million bond, according to newly provided booking records from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
The Scottsdale Police Department identified the suspect as William Ernest McGinty, 43, who was arrested in connection with the November 3, 2026, shooting near 87th Street and Cactus Road.
According to investigators, the confrontation began along Loop 101 before McGinty and the victim stopped their vehicles on 87th Street, just north of Cactus Road, at approximately 2 p.m.
Police said McGinty remained at the scene after the shooting and called 911 to report the incident.
When officers arrived, they detained McGinty and immediately began providing lifesaving medical assistance to the victim using department-issued trauma kits.
The victim was transported to a nearby hospital in life-threatening condition but later died from his injuries.
Suspect Booked Into Maricopa County Jail on $1 Million Bond
According to Maricopa County Sheriff's Office inmate records, McGinty was arrested by Scottsdale Police at approximately 3:07 p.m. on November 3, 2026.
He was officially booked into the Maricopa County jail system at 8:13 a.m. on November 4 and is listed as being housed at the Lower Buckeye Jail.
McGinty is being held in connection with one count of second-degree murder under Arizona Revised Statute 13-1104, classified as a Class 1 felony.
His bond is listed at $1,000,000.
The inmate record also lists the case disposition as "Bound Over to Superior Court."
Next Court Appearance Scheduled for November 10
According to the booking information, McGinty's next court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 8:31 a.m.
The listed court information is:
Court: SP CRT Early Disposition — EDCT2
Address: 175 W. Madison Street, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Court Case Number: PF2026142403001
MCSO Booking Number: G291830
The Maricopa County Attorney's Office is responsible for reviewing the case and making prosecutorial charging decisions.
Detectives Investigated Shooting Into the Night
Following the shooting, Scottsdale Police detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the area and worked into the night interviewing witnesses, documenting the scene, and collecting evidence.
Investigators are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the reported road rage confrontation and what led to the fatal shooting.
Victim's Family Requests Privacy
Authorities have not publicly released the identity of the man killed in the shooting.
According to Scottsdale Police, the victim's family has requested privacy while grieving their loss. The department is asking the community and media to respect those wishes.
The investigation remains ongoing.
McGinty is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges and allegations described in this article do not constitute a finding of guilt.
iSkyNews.com will continue monitoring the case and provide updates as additional information becomes available.
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Sources: Scottsdale Police Department and Maricopa County Sheriff's Office inmate booking records.
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