Patrolman Eric Bradford Taylor, Massillon Police Department, Ohio

Patrolman Eric Bradford Taylor

Massillon Police Department, Ohio

End of Watch Friday, August 9, 2002

Eric Bradford Taylor

Patrolman Eric Taylor was shot and killed following a vehicle and foot pursuit of a suspect that ended near Cherry Road and First Street Northwest.

The chase began when a state trooper made a traffic stop at Ohio 21 and Edwards Street in Doylestown. During the stop, the suspect opened fire on the trooper and fled. The suspect's vehicle became stuck in a field and Patrolman Taylor and the suspect exchanged gunfire while still in their vehicles. The suspect then fled on foot and continued to exchange gunfire with Patrolman Taylor and other officers as they pursued him. Both Patrolman Taylor and the suspect were fatally wounded.

Patrolman Taylor had been employed with the Massillon Police Department for four years, and is survived by his wife, 3-year-old son, and 1-year-old daughter.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 4 years
Badge 91

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Your funeral was the first I attended after becoming an officer. I still remember the words your wife spoke about wishing she would still find your whiskers from shaving in the sink. Her personal stories hit me hard that day. I did not know you personally, but you are never forgotten.

Patrolman Amy Dansizen
Beachwood Police Department

May 22, 2016