In a tragic incident in Aurora, Colorado, a 29-year-old Caucasian woman named Taylor Dawn Last died on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Her passing has been classified as a homicide by the Arapahoe County Coroner's Office. Taylor, born on January 29, 1996, in Cozad, Nebraska, was a devoted mother to her two young daughters, who were the center of her world. She was remembered by loved ones for her kind spirit, radiant smile, and unwavering love for her family and friends.
Authorities responded to a call on the morning of her death and discovered Taylor with a fatal gunshot wound inside her home in the 5200 block of South Shawnee Way in Arapahoe County. Investigators reported that two children were asleep in the house at the time of the shooting. Her husband, 36-year-old David O'Grady, was arrested in connection with her death. He was booked on suspicion of first-degree murder and charges related to domestic violence. The case has been described by authorities as a domestic homicide.
According to an arrest affidavit, O'Grady told investigators that he and his wife had been in a verbal argument. He claimed he 'accidentally' shot Taylor in the chest while he was clearing his firearm. O'Grady stated that after the shooting, he performed CPR for approximately an hour before contacting 911. First responders arrived to find Taylor deceased, with her body being cold and stiff to the touch, indicating she had been dead for some time. Authorities have not indicated that there are any other suspects in this case.
