Milwaukee Man Charged With Homicide After Shooting
Timothy I. Taylor faces homicide charges after allegedly killing a 20-year-old woman on North 42nd Street.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Violence
Prosecutors have charged Timothy I. Taylor with first-degree intentional homicide and attempted homicide following a shooting in Milwaukee. Taylor remains at large after allegedly killing 20-year-old Amaya Walls.
Why it matters
The suspect was reportedly released on bail for separate pending charges involving the victim at the time of the incident. He was also under a court-ordered no-contact provision and a prohibition against firearm possession.
Timothy I. Taylor is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, attempted homicide, two counts of felony bail jumping, and misdemeanor battery. He remains a fugitive from law enforcement.
The players
Timothy I. Taylor
He is the primary suspect identified by police through security footage and is currently wanted for homicide.
Amaya Walls
She was a 20-year-old victim who died from multiple gunshot wounds in the incident.
The details
Police allege that Taylor chased Amaya Walls on foot after approaching her in a vehicle and fired a handgun at her at close range. A second woman was also wounded in the arm during the shooting incident.
Timeline
11:00 a.m. Oct. 8, 2026: Taylor and Walls were seen in a vehicle together.
11:30 a.m. Oct. 8, 2026: Police responded to a domestic violence call at the residence.
2:50 p.m. Oct. 8, 2026: 911 callers reported the fatal shooting at the same location.
Legal Context
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of enforcing Wisconsin's bail jumping statutes for defendants with pending domestic violence charges. Authorities continue to monitor how pretrial release conditions impact public safety in Milwaukee.
Residents in the North 42nd Street area should be aware that the suspect remains at large and is considered dangerous. Local law enforcement may increase patrols in the vicinity while the search for the suspect continues.
The takeaway
Domestic violence cases often involve complex risk factors including prior bail conditions and protective orders. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please contact local emergency services immediately.
Further reading
For more information on similar incidents in the area, visit the Milwaukee Violence page.
