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Justin Taylor

Case from Knoxville, TN dated Jan 27, 2021

Victim Details

Justin Taylor

Male

Black / African American

Knoxville

TN

2021-01-27

15

Justin

Taylor

07/11/2026

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In the winter of 2021, the Knoxville, Tennessee community was struck by the tragic death of 15-year-old Justin Q. Taylor. A male student at Austin East High School, Taylor was fatally shot on the evening of January 27th in what was described as an accidental shooting. The incident unfolded inside a vehicle, where a friend of Taylor's discharged a firearm, leading to his untimely death.

Following the shooting, the driver of the car continued for a period before stopping at the Western Heig ...
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  • wbir.com: "He was so full of life" | Parents remember 15-year-old Justin Taylor, after he was fatally shot by friend
  • wbir.com: KPD: 17-year-old charged with negligent homicide in shooting death of 15-year-old
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    Hey everyone, I've been following the Justin Taylor case, and I can't stop thinking about the driver... ...Read More
    11/20/2023
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