Samuel Taylor

Murdered
Case Description
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On November 29, 2024, at approximately 4:30 p.m., Jackson police responded to reports of a shooting in the 4200 block of Fairfax Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered 18-year-old Samuel Taylor suffering from multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Shortly before this incident, police had been dispatched to the 2000 block of Chadwick Drive, where several apartments had been struck by gunfire. Witnesses reported that at least three individuals armed with rifles ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Samuel Taylor

    Male

    Black / African American

    Jackson

    MS

    2024-11-29

    18

    Samuel

    Taylor

    12/28/2024

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    Hello everyone,
    I've been following the recent events surrounding the tragic loss of Samuel Taylo... ...Read More
    12/21/2024
    It's truly tragic to think about how young Samuel Taylor was and the circumstances surrounding this ... ...Read More
    12/01/2024
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