Joseph Floyd Taylor

Death by Force

Joseph Floyd Taylor, a 29-year-old police officer with the Grand Rapids Police Department, tragically lost his life on November 17, 1986. Officer Taylor was engaged in a search operation for a murder suspect when the incident occurred. During the search, Officer Taylor was ambushed by the suspect, who was hiding behind a door. The suspect shot Officer Taylor twice, leading to his immediate death.

The suspect responsible for Officer Taylor's death was apprehended at the scene. Following ...Read More

Police Officer Joseph Floyd Taylor

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