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Clarence Taper

Case from Milwaukee, WI dated Sep 15, 2017

Victim Details

Clarence Taper

Male

Black / African American

Milwaukee

WI

2017-09-15

60

Clarence

Taper

08/02/2026

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Clarence Taper, a 60-year-old Black male, was working as a pizza delivery driver for Buddy's Pizza on the night of September 15, 2017, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A husband, father, and grandfather, he was a certified welder who was delivering pizzas to supplement his income and provide for his family. That evening, what began as a routine delivery turned into a fatal encounter when he was shot and killed during an apparent robbery.

The incident unfolded in an apartment hallway where Taper w ...
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  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee police search for suspects in 3 weekend homicides
  • CBS58: Man shot during apparent robbery dies of his injuries
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    I wanted to share some thoughts about the courage of the individuals who rushed to Clarence Taper's ... ...Read More
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