In the summer of 2019, the life of 18-year-old Seth Lamar Taylor was tragically cut short. On the evening of July 30, 2019, in Pulaski County, Arkansas, an altercation outside of a liquor store escalated to gunfire. Taylor was present with a 15-year-old when the shooting occurred, which detectives believed may have transpired from one car to another.
According to law enforcement, Taylor was attempting to sell marijuana when he was shot.
Following the shooting, Taylor succumbed to his injuries. The 15-year-old who was with him was taken to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Witnesses at the scene reported seeing the car Taylor was in resting in a ditch. The younger teenager was reportedly dropped off down the road from the immediate scene.
In the wake of the incident, the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation that quickly led to a suspect. Seth Allen, who was also 18 years old at the time, was identified as being involved in the robbery and subsequent shooting. He was arrested and charged with capital murder.
Seth Taylor, a recent honors graduate from Sylvan Hills High School, was remembered for his vibrant personality and involvement in his school and community. A member of the National Honors Society and the school's football team, he was described as a loving son, brother, and friend with a memorable smile and infectious laughter. His death was a profound loss to his family, friends, and all who knew him.
