Source: United States Department of Justice Criminal Division
Headline: U.S. Marshals Add Alleged Murderer, Gang Member to 15 Most Wanted List
**Update: Cameron Leezell Taylor was
Apprehended on November 21, 2013**
Washington The U.S. Marshals
Service today announced the addition of a suspected attempted
murderer and violent gang member to their 15 Most Wanted fugitive
list.
Cameron Leezell Taylor, a documented
member of a Phoenix-based criminal street gang, is wanted in Arizona
by the Phoenix Police Department on four counts of attempted murder,
four counts of aggravated assault, endangerment, assisting a
criminal street gang and a drive-by shooting. Taylor is also wanted
by the U.S. Marshals Service District of Arizona for unlawful flight
to avoid prosecution.
On March 23, 2009, Taylor, along with
two other gang members, allegedly drove through a south Phoenix
neighborhood in an attempt to locate and murder rival gang members
including a pregnant female. Later that day, the group located a
vehicle containing the targeted gang members. However, there was
another vehicle between them, driven by Gilbert Leon. Taylor, and
two other gang members, allegedly opened fire at the target vehicle,
striking it numerous times. In the process, Leon was struck by a
stray bullet and instantly died. One of the targeted individuals was
struck in the back and a stray bullet struck another passing
vehicle. At the time of the shooting, Leon was returning home from
visiting his parents and spending time with his nephew.
Cameron Taylor is the reason a national
15 Most Wanted list was created by the U.S. Marshals Service, said
David P. Gonzales, U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona.
Taylors contempt for social values and human life has resulted in
him now being one of Americas most wanted fugitives.
Taylor, 26, poses an extreme threat to
the community and should be considered armed and dangerous. The two
other gang members involved in the shooting have since been arrested
and convicted for the crime.
Through his alleged crimes, Cameron
Taylor demonstrated a clear disregard for innocent bystanders that
presents an immediate danger to society, said William D. Snelson,
Assistant Director for Investigative Operations. This most recent
incident earned him the full attention of the United States Marshals
Service. We are committed to locating and apprehending this violent
gang member. Taylor will not elude the long arm of the law.
A reward of up to
$25,000 is offered for information leading directly to
Taylors arrest. Anyone with information is urged to contact the
nearest U.S. Marshals office or the U.S. Marshals Service
Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102.
Additional information about the U.S.
Marshals Service can be found at
http://www.usmarshals.gov.
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