Simpler Charged in Fatal Motorcycle Shooting | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

A deadly confrontation erupted at a Maryland intersection when a 28-year-old man, William Simpler Jr., allegedly shot and killed a 46-year-old motorcyclist, Jason Paoletti, during a heated verbal exchange. The incident began when Paoletti revved his engine behind Simpler’s car — driven by his father — and escalated after both men got out of their vehicles. Simpler pulled a gun from under his seat and fired one shot as Paoletti reached into his saddlebag. Simpler’s father claims no threats were made, and Simpler has not spoken to police. He now faces first-degree murder and gun charges with a…