Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Robert Taylor was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man in a rural area of the parish. The suspect produced a small caliber handgun and shot Deputy Taylor as the two struggled. Despite being mortally wounded, Deputy Taylor was able to radio for help. A responding state trooper transported him to a local hospital where he died a short time later. The suspect was arrested in another state the following day. Deputy Taylor had served with the Union Parish Sheriff's Department for 6 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and six children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Taylor gave the Union Parish Sheriff's Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Farmerville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Taylor.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Robert V. Taylor is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Union Parish Sheriff's Department, 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Robert V. Taylor's cause is highlighted.
How Robert V. Taylor Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted; life in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Robert V. Taylor is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Robert V. Taylor was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
3 officers from Union Parish Sheriff's Department are honored on badge.nw.
