Deputy Sheriff Christopher Lee Taylor
Anderson County Sheriff's Office
South Carolina

End of Watch: Monday, December 7, 1992
Cause: Gunfire

Biographical Info
Age: 21
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Deputy Christopher Taylor was shot and killed during a traffic stop. He had stopped a bug exterminator truck that was dragging a hose. He discovered two juveniles he was familiar with driving the truck and placed them in his patrol car as he investigated why they were driving the truck.

As Deputy Taylor returned to his patrol car after learning that the truck was stolen one of the boys shot him in the head, killing him.

The suspect was convicted of his murder and sentenced to life.

Deputy had served with the agency for less then 1 year. He was survived by his wife.

 
Photograph: Deputy Sheriff Christopher Lee Taylor

Patch image: Anderson County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina

Visit Deputy Sheriff Taylor's memorial at www.ODMP.org