Pensacola Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Tuesday, October 19, 1982
Add to My HeroesStephen A. Taylor
Officer Taylor was shot and killed while responding to a bank robbery at Palafox Street and Gregory Street. The suspect was arrested and sentenced to death.
The suspect received a last minute stay of execution from the US Supreme Court on January 24, 2006, but was later executed by lethal injection on September 20, 2006.
Officer Taylor was survived by his wife, daughter, parents, brother, and three sisters.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge 183
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 2006
Most Recent Reflection
View all 55 ReflectionsHappy Birthday Steve!!! I have had you on my mind all day. I love you dearly and miss you so...have since the day you were taken from us ..and always will!! ❤️❤️
Linda Taylor Knouse
Sister
January 6, 2021
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