Randy Allen Taylor was a 35-year-old Black father from Sacramento remembered by family and friends as goofy, direct and “hella cool,” often called RAT TAT TAT or 4 THE RAN. He attended Willard Junior High School and left a lasting impression on those who knew him.

His life ended on the night of September 7, 2019, when he was killed by gunfire in Sacramento. Specific details of the shooting have not been released publicly, and a cousin later recalled never forgetting that night. Law enforcement opened a homicide investigation, but as of September 2019 there have been no public announcements about persons of interest, suspects or arrests and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone knew Randy, was with him that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please come forward.