At Rest

Deadly force
Taylor's mother initially called police to help defuse a domestic situation, as Taylor had been drinking. An officer fired and killed Taylor after the 23-year-old refused to put down a knife he had pointed at the officer as he advanced toward him. The Clark County District Attorney found that the officer's use of force was justified, though "regrettable."
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