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Police Officer Joseph Floyd Taylor | Grand Rapids Police Department, Michigan Grand Rapids Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer

Joseph Floyd Taylor

Grand Rapids Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch: Monday, November 17, 1986

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 29

Tour: 6 years

Badge # 117

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 11/17/1986

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Taylor was shot and killed while he and other officers searched a home for a murder suspect. As he was searching the upstairs he was ambushed by the suspect from behind a door. The suspect shot Officer Taylor twice and then surrendered to other officers.

Officer Taylor had served with the agency for 6 years and was assigned to the Burglary Unit. He was survived by his wife, parents, and three siblings.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 23rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
November 17, 2009

 

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