Donneirius Taylor, 22, of Gainesville, Florida, was killed by gunfire on February 8, 2024.

Court records show Taylor had prior run-ins with the law. In January 2022 he pleaded nolo contendere to counts including burglary, petit theft, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, and carrying a concealed firearm without a permit. He received 12 months of community control as a youthful offender, 30 months of probation and 40 hours of community service; adjudication was withheld on the felony counts and he was adjudicated guilty on the petit theft misdemeanor. In April 2022 he was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon without a permit and resisting arrest without violence, a violation of his community control.

No arrests or charges in connection with his February 8 death have been reported and no suspects have been publicly identified. If anyone knew Donneirius or has information about the shooting, please share what is known.