In the summer of 2014, the life of a Hartford man was tragically cut short. Tyron Taylor, a 33-year-old Black male, was shot on the morning of June 11, 2014, following a dispute. The confrontation that led to the fatal shooting took place in front of a grocery store in Hartford. Taylor was rushed to a nearby hospital but ultimately succumbed to his injuries that day.
Born in Hartford on May 24, 1981, he was known by loved ones as a quiet person who cherished his family.
The investigation into the death of Tyron Taylor led to the arrest of a suspect. Witnesses at the scene were able to identify the shooter to prosecutors. Based on their testimony, authorities apprehended Cleveland Brown for his involvement in the incident.
Cleveland Brown, who was 22 years old at the time of his sentencing, faced the judicial system for his role in the shooting. In March 2016, a jury found Brown guilty of murder and possession of a pistol without a permit. Despite maintaining his innocence and indicating plans to appeal, Brown was sentenced in June 2016. A Superior Court judge, who described him as a "cold-blooded killer," sentenced him to 50 years in prison for the death of Tyron Taylor.
