Union Parish Sheriff's Department, Louisiana
End of Watch Friday, June 12, 1964
Add to My HeroesAlymer Gray Taylor
Deputy Sheriff Alymer Taylor and Chief Deputy Sheriff George Edwards were shot and killed while they, along with a third deputy, attempted to arrest a man for burglarizing the Linville School.
As the three unarmed deputies approached the suspect's home, the suspect opened fire with a rifle, killing Chief Deputy Edwards and Deputy Taylor. The third deputy returned to their patrol car, retrieved a service pistol, and shot and killed the suspect.
Deputy Taylor was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Shot and killed
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Taylor,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Union Parish. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
June 13, 2024
