Ja’Quan Markeith Taylor was a 20-year-old Black man from Red Springs, North Carolina, who died on May 8, 2021. Public information about the circumstances and cause of his death is limited; no detailed reports have been released and the case remains open with investigators.

The family and community continue to seek answers and authorities have asked anyone with information — however small — to contact the Sheriff’s Office or use the anonymous tip line.

If anyone knew Ja’Quan, saw something in Red Springs around May 8, 2021, or has information that could help, please contact the Hoke County Sheriff’s Office.