Police Officer Joseph Floyd Taylor
Grand Rapids Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Monday, November 17, 1986

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: 117

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, November 17, 1986
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Taylor was shot and killed while he and other officers searched a home for a murder suspect. As he was searching the upstairs he was ambushed by the suspect from behind a door. The suspect shot Officer Taylor twice and then surrendered to other officers.

Officer Taylor had served with the agency for 6 years and was assigned to the Burglary Unit. He was survived by his wife, parents, and three siblings.