In the early hours of a cold Saturday morning, the city of Providence recorded its first homicide of the new year. Gerald Taylor, a 41-year-old Black / African American male, was shot and killed on January 5, 2019. The fatal incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Andem Street, a detail that would soon become the focal point of a police investigation seeking answers in the sudden and violent end to Taylor's life.
At the time of his death, Taylor was last known to have been living in the nearby city of Pawtucket.
Authorities were quick to launch an investigation, with detectives canvassing the area for evidence and appealing to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case. The shooting took place near a local establishment known as the Steam Tap bar, which had reportedly been the site of previous violent incidents. This connection prompted concern from at least one city councilman, who voiced the worries of neighbors and initiated efforts to address the safety of the area, including a review of the bar's license. In the initial stages of the investigation, police indicated that they were making progress but had not yet made any arrests and were keeping many details of their investigation confidential.
As of the latest available online reports, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the murder of Gerald Taylor. The case was mentioned in a news report in April 2019, which confirmed that the investigation was ongoing but that no suspects had been taken into custody. The Providence Police Department had urged anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing those responsible for Taylor's death to justice. The absence of further updates in the search results suggests that the case remains unresolved.
