Eighth Tacoma Homicide of 2016: Emmitt Taylor Jr.
On the evening of July 10th 59-year-old Emmitt Taylor Jr. was drinking at a homeless camp with a woman he knew near the 1100 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Way. They were joined by a 24-year-old man. At some point the man and Emmitt got into an argument. The argument got loud but eventually Emmitt chose to walk away. The other man followed. Emmitt was found a short distance away bleeding from the head. He was dead when paramedics arrived.
The 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged with first degree manslaughter.
This is Tacoma’s eighth homicide this year. And the second one that went virtually unreported by the press until someone was charged with his killing. Unfortunately, I was unable to find out much about Emmitt. This I have found is quite common with the homeless population. They rarely leave a digital footprint, but they are every bit as worthy of remembrance.
Associated Ministries is performing a moment of blessing at Martin Luther King Jr. Way and South 11th Street today, July 20th from 3:30pm -3:45pm
Emmitt's only daughter contacted me and provided the photo above. She said he did all he could as a father and grandfather. He will be missed.
As always the comments section is reserved for friends and family who knew him to share any thought or memories they might like to share.
- Jack Cameron
