Deputy Sheriff Morris L. Taylor, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Oregon

Deputy Sheriff Morris L. Taylor

Douglas County Sheriff's Office, Oregon

End of Watch Saturday, September 14, 2002

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Morris L. Taylor

Deputy Morris Taylor was shot and killed after responding to a report involving a man performing lewd acts at a motel on Bear Creek Road in Curtin, Oregon at 0740 hours.

After making initial contact with the suspect, Deputy Taylor returned to his patrol car to await assistance. When another deputy arrived, they both approached the motel room where the suspect was located. The suspect opened fire on them with a rifle, fatally wounding Deputy Taylor. Deputy Taylor was wearing his vest at the time but was shot in the head. Deputies returned the gunfire and killed the suspect.

Deputy Taylor had been employed with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for three years, and had been in law enforcement an additional 11 years with two other agencies. He is survived by his wife, parents, and sister.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 14 years
Badge 108

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Shot and killed

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I will always remember Morris as a very kind and caring person who frequently went above and beyond the call of duty, most often in little ways that went largely unnoticed, just as he would have preferred. He would frequently stop by the fire station where I worked to visit while he ate his lunch. He was always friendly and talkative and I looked forward to his visits. I still have one of his business cards and think about him often. Rest in peace.

Jim Thomas, EMT-P
North Douglas Co. Fire & EMS (Ret.)

December 30, 2018