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Patrolman John S. Taylor, Jr. | Menomonee Falls Police Department, Wisconsin
Menomonee Falls Police Department, Wisconsin

Patrolman

John S. Taylor, Jr.

Menomonee Falls Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch: Saturday, August 6, 1977

Biographical Info

Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: 35

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: August 6, 1977
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available

Patrolman Taylor was killed when his patrol car was broadsided by another vehicle while he was pursuing a juvenile offender. He was assisting state patrol officers in the pursuit.

Patrolman Taylor was survived by his wife. A park in Patrolman Taylor's hometown between Appleton Avenue and Main Street was later named for him.