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 crossfire and was hit several times while still in his Hyundai. Taylor's family stated that he was an innocent bystander and not the intended target.
Plowden was arrested early the next morning and charged with murder. He told police that his girlfriend had a restraining order against Jones, and he shot Jones after the confrontation. Plowden's criminal record showed only a prior charge for robbery. Taylor's family expressed their grief and desire for justice, with his father stating that he wants Plowden to receive life without parole.
The Lyft community, where Taylor worked as a driver, expressed their condolences and support for his family. Taylor's family emphasized that he was not working for Lyft at the time of the shooting.
The case went to court, and Plowden faced charges in connection with the murder. The investigation and subsequent legal proceedings aimed to bring justice for Taymar Taylor and closure for his grieving family.
