In the evening hours of November 13, 2024, a tragic event unfolded on the 3300 block of Plank Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Fourteen-year-old Eric Taylor was walking in the area when a vehicle approached, and shots were fired from within. Struck by gunfire, the young male was rushed to a local hospital for emergency treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Eric Taylor succumbed to his injuries two days later, on November 15, 2024.
At the time of the initial reports, law enforcement had not identified any suspects or determined a motive for the shooting.
The investigation into the death of the eighth-grade student from Northdale Academy led to the arrest of three individuals. Dylan Thomas Fox, 19, was taken into custody and faced charges of first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, assault by drive-by shooting, and illegal use of weapons. Following Fox's arrest, the Baton Rouge Police Department announced two more arrests in connection with the fatal shooting. Yusef Wesley, 19, and Asia Jones, 18, were also apprehended.
According to arrest documents, authorities believe Wesley was the individual who fired the shots from the vehicle, striking Taylor and another person. Wesley was booked on charges of first-degree murder and assault by drive-by shooting. Jones was booked as a principal to first-degree murder, with evidence from her phone reportedly showing text messages discussing changing the color of the car involved in the incident. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
