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Taymar Taylor

Case from Pittsburgh, PA dated May 25, 2016

Victim Details

Taymar Taylor

Male

Pittsburgh

PA

2016-05-25

26

Taymar

Taylor

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Taymar Taylor, a 26-year-old male from Munhall, Pittsburgh, PA, tragically lost his life on May 25, 2016. Taylor was found dead inside a vehicle on Bellanca Avenue in Brentwood, Pittsburgh, following a double shooting incident. The other victim, Daniel Jones, was injured and taken to a hospital with lower body injuries.

The incident occurred after a confrontation at a woman's house, where Daevon Plowden, the suspect, shot Jones. Taylor, who was driving Jones to the home, was caught in the ...
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  • TribLIVE.com: Authorities arrest man suspected in fatal Brentwood shooting
  • WTAE: Arrest made after double shooting leaves 1 dead in Brentwood
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    Does anyone else feel like Taymar's role in this tragedy is getting overshadowed? From everything I'... ...Read More
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    It's so tragic to think about how some people's lives get forever changed in the blink of an eye. Ta... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following Taymar Taylor’s case closely and my heart goes out to his family and friends... ...Read More
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