Tyler Taylor

Murdered

Tyler Taylor, aged 20, was killed on October 17, 2013, in Detroit, Michigan. He was found dead near Detroit's east side while he was on his way to work. His death became part of a larger wave of homicides that occurred during a particularly violent period in Detroit, adding to the city’s persistently high murder rates.

The tragedy of Tyler’s death is set against a backdrop of systemic issues that have long plagued Detroit. The city has experienced over 8,000 homicides since 1980, wi ...Read More