Dwight Taylor

Death by Force

Dwight Taylor, a 42-year-old former college basketball player, tragically lost his life on April 29, 1992, in Los Angeles, California. On that fateful day, Taylor was on his way to buy milk when he was caught in a random shooting in the Vermont Square area. The incident occurred during the early hours of the Los Angeles riots, which erupted following the acquittal of police officers involved in the beating of Rodney King. Taylor, who was not affiliated with any gangs, became an unintended victim ...Read More

Mail Online: Justice denied for 22 people murdered in Los Angeles riots whose deaths were never solved

Los Angeles Times: Victims Came From All Walks of Life : Killings: One man stopped at a market to pick up some milk. Another was shot apparently by merchants he was trying to protect.

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