On the evening of January 5, 2015, in Martin, Tennessee, a burst of gunfire shattered the night, leaving 33-year-old Corey Williams, a Black male, with fatal injuries. The incident, which also left two other individuals wounded, occurred at the corner of B Street and South College Street. When officers from the Martin Police Department arrived on the scene, they discovered three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. All three were transported to Volunteer Community Hospital for immediate medical attention.
Corey Williams succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other two victims, whose identities were not publicly disclosed, were treated for their injuries. In the hours that followed the shooting, investigators with the Martin Police Department worked to piece together the events that led to the deadly encounter. Their efforts quickly led to the identification of a suspect.
Later that same night, authorities located and apprehended Tyshun Nakiss Taylor in Dresden, Tennessee. Taylor was taken into custody in connection with the shooting. Following his arrest, he was charged with one count of homicide and two counts of attempted homicide. He was subsequently booked into the Weakley County Detention Center. The motive for the shooting and the relationship between Taylor and the victims were not immediately released by law enforcement officials. Information regarding the subsequent legal proceedings, including the trial and conviction of Tyshun Nakiss Taylor, is not available in the provided search results.
