Brandon Taylor was a 20-year-old African American man from Rockford, Illinois, who died on February 15, 2017. Born February 26, 1996, he was the son of Frank Keith Taylor and Kasandra Denise Malone. Funeral services were held at Bethesda Church of God in Christ.

Anyone with memories of Brandon, details about his death, or information that could help the investigation is asked to come forward.