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Nathan Earl Taylor

Case from Columbia, MO dated Sep 15, 2017

Victim Details

Nathan Earl Taylor

Male

Black / African American

Columbia

MO

2017-09-15

31

Nathan

Earl Taylor

07/12/2026

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Nathan Earl Taylor, a 31-year-old African American male from Kansas City, Missouri, died on September 15, 2017, following a shooting incident in Columbia, Missouri. The violent encounter occurred in the 1800 block of McKee Street, a residential area in the city. Taylor, who was also known as '3 Lil Nate' and was an aspiring rap artist with an album titled 'The Author,' was found suffering from gunshot wounds and was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.

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  • Columbia Daily Tribune: Police: Murder suspect said shooting was self-defense
  • KRCG: Police: Suspect arrested after deleting texts connected to incidents leading to homicide
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