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Omar Taylor

Death by Force
Case Description
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On August 4, 2016, Omar Taylor, a 39-year-old resident of Norfolk, Virginia, was found shot to death on the beach in the Willoughby Spit section of the city. The Norfolk Police Department responded to a call about an unresponsive person on the beach at 15th View Street just before 2 a.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered Taylor with gunshot wounds, and paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. Neighbors reported hearing gunshots early that morning but initially mistook them for firecrackers. ...Read More
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  • WTKR.com: Police identify man found shot to death on Willoughby Spit beach
  • WAVY-TV: Homicide investigation underway after man found shot dead in Ocean View
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    Victim Details

    Omar Taylor

    Male

    Black / African American

    Norfolk

    VA

    2016-08-04

    39

    Omar

    Taylor

    11/07/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else noticed how quiet the area around 15th View Street has been since Omar Taylor's trag... ...Read More
    05/19/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following Omar Taylor's case since it happened, and something that's been on... ...Read More
    09/08/2023
    I can't stop thinking about the location where Omar Taylor was found. Willoughby Spit has always fel... ...Read More
    05/23/2023
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