Officer Down

Deputy Sheriff Clifton Taylor
Johnson County Texas Sheriff's Office
End of Watch: Saturday, April 23, 2011
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 3 years

Deputy Clifton Taylor was shot and killed after he and other deputies responded to a domestic disturbance near Venus shortly after 4 pm.

Upon arriving at the scene the deputies began searching for the male subject. Deputy Taylor was shot as he opened the door to a shed located near the property. The other deputies returned fire and killed the suspect.

Deputy Taylor was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Deputy Taylor had served with the Johnson County Sheriff's Office for three years. He is survived by his fiancee.

Rest in Peace Bro…We’ll Continue The Watch

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