Timothy Taylor Arrested in Philadelphia for NY Murders of Theresa Gregg, Tishawn Folkes-Taylor – NBC New York
The Brooklyn man had been on the run from authorities following two murders in May.
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The Brooklyn man had been on the run from authorities following two murders in May.
Timothy Taylor, a suspect in the murder of a Brooklyn woman and a woman in Schenectady, New York, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on the 1100 block of Chestnut Street Friday morning, around 11:15, officials announced.
The U.S. Marshal Services arrested Rashaan Vereen, who was wanted in connection to the South Street shooting in Philadelphia, was part of Operation North Star, an initiative targeting fugitives wanted for violent crimes. The Marshals also arrested Al-Ashraf Khalil, who allegedly set a blaze in Fairhill that killed firefighter Sean Williamson.
A man who allegedly fired into a Philadelphia bar after being kicked out, killing a woman who was inside with friends, was captured Wednesday at an Atlantic City casino.
Philadelphia Fire Department Lieutenant Sean Williamson, 51, died June 18 while battling the blaze.