Wake Forest Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, May 30, 1944
Add to My HeroesJohn L. Taylor
Constable John Taylor was shot and killed during a foot pursuit of a rape suspect.
He and another constable had responded to a rape call, and when they arrived on the scene, the suspect fled in a vehicle. The man crashed the vehicle and then fled on foot. As Constable Taylor approached the man near Forbes Road and South Main Street, he was shot in the face and killed.
When the suspect was eventually apprehended in Virginia, it was discovered that he had escaped a Virginia State Prison. He was convicted of first-degree murder and executed in the gas chamber on November 3rd, 1944.
He was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, two brothers, and four sisters.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Pistol
- Offender Executed in 1944
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsConstable Taylor,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wake Forest. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
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