Tillman D. Til Taylor murdered or death by force in Pendleton, Oregon.

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Sheriff Tillman D. 'Til' Taylor, a 53-year-old veteran law enforcement officer, was tragically shot and killed during a jail break from the Umatilla County Jail in Pendleton, Oregon, on July 25, 1920. Taylor had dedicated 18 years of his life to serving in the Umatilla Sheriff's Department, earning him a reputation as a fearless and respected figure in the community.

The incident occurred when five suspects, who were inmates at the Umatilla County Jail, managed to obtain a gun that had be ...Read More

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Sheriff Tillman D “Til” Taylor (1866-1920) - Memorials - Find a Grave

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Victim Details

name

Till D. Til Taylor

gender

Male

race

White / Caucasian

city

Pendleton

state

OR

Date of Death

1920-07-25

Age at Death

53

First Name

Tillman

Last Name

D. Til Taylor

Last Updated

11/20/2025

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