Richmond Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Sunday, June 15, 1986
Add to My HeroesGeorge Ronald Taylor
Detective George Taylor was shot and killed after stopping a vehicle near the intersection of North Davis Avenue and Kensington Avenue.
The suspect was a convicted murderer on parole at the time. He was convicted of capital murder for killing Detective Taylor and sentenced to death. He committed suicide in prison in 1988.
Detective Taylor was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Richmond Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife and two teenage daughters. He was killed the day before his 40th birthday.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 13 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
- Offender Committed suicide in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 32 ReflectionsThere is not a day that passes that I don't think of you.
I love you and miss you!! Forever your girl!!!
Melanie
Melanie M. Taylor
Daughter
January 29, 2018
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