Cardell Taylor, a 40-year-old male of Black ethnicity, was fatally shot on October 19, 2020, in Houston, TX. The incident occurred at around 4:45 p.m. at Taylor's residence on Phlox Street. Houston police responded to the scene and found Taylor with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a nearby hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The investigation revealed that a black, newer model sedan drove by Taylor's location and fired several shots before fleeing the scene.
At the time of his death, Taylor was out on bond for a murder charge from an incident in September 2020. However, no suspects have been identified, and the motive behind the shooting remains unknown.
In a related case, Taylor was charged with the murder of Bruce Wayne Ferguson, 47, who was shot and killed on September 30, 2020, at Ferguson's residence on Schevers Street. Taylor allegedly drove to Ferguson's home, engaged in a verbal altercation, and fired multiple shots, fatally striking Ferguson before fleeing the scene in a white Chevrolet Malibu. Taylor was charged with Ferguson's murder, but he was not in custody at the time of his own death.
The circumstances surrounding Taylor's death have led to speculation that it might have been retaliatory, given his involvement in Ferguson's murder. However, no arrests have been made in connection with Taylor's shooting, and the investigation remains ongoing.
