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 Sheriff 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 approximately 7:40 am.

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 served with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for three years and previously served 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

sex offense

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Dear Lord tell Morris hello! We celebrated First Responder day at our church and I wore a pin with a picture of Morris on it and the date 09/14/2002. I was so proud and i also shed tears. Hes my hero as a First responder that layed his life down. Wow.. got up that AM and prayed for many things to include his boss Jim Main. He also prayed that the Lord come quickly. He was tired of coming under fire from his bosses for sharing his faith and trying to get the bad guys saved. It was hard for him. He yearned to go to Heaven. I hope he got to meet Charlie Kirk on Wednesday. Oh they could laugh together and praise their heavenly King. Thank you all for thinking about him today. God Bless all those First responders! Love, Margaret

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