On the evening of July 14, 2022, a violent encounter at the intersection of West Clearwater Avenue and North Kellogg Street in Kennewick, Washington, claimed the life of 30-year-old Jordan Patrick Taylor. The male victim, a resident of nearby Pasco and a U.S. Army veteran, was fatally shot in what law enforcement has described as a targeted, gang-related incident.
The events of that night unfolded as a confrontation between rival motorcycle clubs.
Taylor was a member of the Pagans Motorcycle Club, and shortly before 9:40 p.m., he and a fellow member, 24-year-old Triston Broome, reportedly spotted members of "Anonymous," a support club for the Bandidos Motorcycle Club. A confrontation ensued, escalating into a shootout that shattered the evening quiet. When Kennewick police officers arrived at the scene, they discovered Taylor deceased in the street and another man injured.
An autopsy later confirmed that Jordan Patrick Taylor's death was a homicide caused by a gunshot wound. The investigation into the shooting led to the arrest of Triston Broome, who was taken into custody and booked into the Benton County jail on suspicion of second-degree assault. According to court records, it is believed that Taylor fired the first shot during the altercation. In the exchange of gunfire that followed, another individual involved in the conflict allegedly returned fire, striking Taylor. The incident was a stark reminder of the potential for violence between outlaw motorcycle clubs in the region.
