On April 14, 2023, 17-year-old Daniel ’Danny’ Taylor of Milan was found inside a Ridgewood Road home with multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency responders tried to save him, but he died of his injuries after a confrontation inside the residence that reportedly involved multiple shots being fired.

Shortly after the shooting a 15-year-old male arrived at a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds and was later arrested on charges of first-degree murder and home invasion; he was transported to a juvenile detention facility in Galesburg. Investigators subsequently arrested others: 19-year-old Tationna T. Taylor was charged with home invasion, and court documents allege she directed two people, including a minor, to Daniel Taylor’s home and instructed them how to gain entry. Sixteen-year-old Napoleon Jackson was arrested in Newton, Iowa, and charged as an adult with first-degree murder, home invasion, and aggravated battery. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be filed.

Daniel Taylor was a senior at Rockridge High School; the community has mourned his loss and raised questions about gun safety. If anyone knew Daniel or has information about the events on Ridgewood Road, please come forward.