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. The Clark County District Attorney found that the officer's use of force was justified, though "regrettable."
Victim's Name: Ricky Taylor
Agency Responsible: Clark County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Race: White
Date of Death: December 13, 2013
County: Clark
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Justified
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Drug or alcohol use
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: knife
Geography: Rural