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Derek Taylor, a 36-year-old resident of Rochester, NY, tragically lost his life on July 24, 2022, following a violent altercation outside a bar on Lyell Avenue. The incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. when an argument broke out involving several individuals, including Taylor. The situation escalated, leading to a physical confrontation. During the altercation, Taylor attempted to flee but was pursued by Joseph K. Scott, a 32-year-old man from Rochester. Scott caught up with Taylor and fatally sho ...Read More
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Derek Taylor
Male
Black / African American
Rochester
NY
2022-07-24
36
Derek
Taylor
11/08/2025
Forum Posts (3)
In reflecting on Derek Taylor's tragic murder, I can't help but feel for his family and friends who ... ...Read More
07/06/2023
07/06/2023
Hi everyone,
I've been following Derek Taylor's case closely and my thoughts are with his family ... ...Read More
05/21/2023
I've been following Derek Taylor's case closely and my thoughts are with his family ... ...Read More
05/21/2023
Just been thinking a lot about the role of bar security on that awful night when Derek Taylor lost h... ...Read More
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
