Mary Mitchell, a 41-year-old Black woman, was fatally shot on November 4, 1990, in her Bronx apartment building at 1165 Gerard Avenue in the Concourse Village section. A New York City police officer, William T. Taylor, a four-year veteran, had been called to the building to settle a dispute; during an altercation the officer’s 9-millimeter service weapon discharged once, the bullet striking Mitchell in the chest and killing her.

The Bronx District Attorney presented the case to a grand jury, which on January 3, 1991 returned an indictment charging Officer Taylor with two counts of second-degree murder alleging depraved indifference to human life. Taylor was arrested at the 44th Precinct, pleaded not guilty, and was released on his own recognizance; his attorney characterized the shooting as a tragic accident. The matter went to trial, and the jury ultimately acquitted Officer Taylor on the murder charges.

If anyone knew Mary Mitchell or has information about the events at 1165 Gerard Avenue in November 1990, please share what you remember.