Jackson man killed in Sunday homicide in Haywood County

HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. — Deputies are searching for two suspects after a Jackson man was killed in a Sunday shooting in Stanton.

Tyion Taylor, 40, of Jackson was killed in a possible attempted robbery that occurred Sunday in the 100 block of Highway 70 West in Stanton, according to a release from the Haywood County Sheriff’s Department.

Taylor was shot multiple times while sitting inside his vehicle, according to the release. The sheriff’s office says the unidentified gunman was also sitting inside the victim’s vehicle.

Deputies are searching for two suspects and a suspect vehicle.

The suspected gunman is a black male around six feet to six feet two inches tall wearing a black hat, khaki jacket and blue jeans, according to the release.

A black female with a light complexion, a shaved hairstyle with curls and wearing dark clothing is also wanted in connection with the shooting.

Both were seen leaving the scene headed west on Highway 70 in a newer model Camry style vehicle, gray or gold in color, with dark tinted windows.

Money and illegal drugs were reportedly found in the victim’s vehicle.

Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers 731-772-CASH or the Haywood County Sheriff’s Department at 731-772-2412.