Gerald Taylor, a 25-year-old African American man from Chicago, was shot and killed on October 14, 2017, in the 900 block of Campbell Lane in the Fair Oaks public housing area of Danville, Illinois. Police found Taylor at the scene after reports of a shooting; he died shortly after from his injuries.

Authorities say the shooting followed an argument in the Fair Oaks parking lot between Taylor and Maurice Brooks. Brooks was arrested and in January 2018 was formally charged with first-degree murder. In September 2019 Brooks pleaded guilty and was sentenced by Circuit Judge Nancy Fahey to 32 years in prison, required to be served at 100 percent.

The case underscores the toll of gun violence on families and communities. If anyone knew Gerald Taylor or has information about the incident, please share what you know.