Timothy Perkins, a 20-year-old male of African American ethnicity from Aberdeen, Ohio, died unexpectedly on October 1, 2021, in Portsmouth, Ohio. Perkins was a self-employed roofer who enjoyed fishing and was known for his ambition, outgoing personality, loyalty, and kindness. He was also a devoted father to several children.
The circumstances surrounding Timothy Perkins' death were tragic.
He was shot multiple times at 2222 Eck Court, a location that had been the subject of several reports of suspicious activity. The murder took place on a Friday night, and Perkins was pronounced dead at the scene. The Portsmouth Police Department, along with the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification , launched an investigation into the incident, treating it as a homicide.
In the aftermath of the murder, authorities identified Tyriq Taylor, a 21-year-old resident of Portsmouth, as a suspect. Taylor was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Columbus, Ohio, on December 20, 2021. He was indicted on charges of aggravated murder by a Scioto County grand jury and was held in the Franklin County Detention Center awaiting extradition back to Scioto County.
The investigation into Timothy Perkins' death revealed that the murder might have been an act of revenge related to another shooting incident. The case remains a focal point for local law enforcement as they work to bring justice for Perkins and his family.
Timothy Perkins' death left a significant impact on his community, with many mourning the loss of a young man who was described as hardworking, funny, and a great father. His funeral services were held on October 11, 2021, at the WARE FUNERAL HOME in Chillicothe, Ohio, with burial following at a later date in Locust Grove Cemetery.
