FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 3, 2026
Jackson Police Arrest Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Schuyler Taylor
[Jackson, TN] – The Jackson Police Department has announced an arrest in connection with the fatal shooting of Schuyler Taylor, which occurred in early January.
On January 4, 2026, at approximately 3:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire in the parking lot of King Babas, located at 76 Old Hickory Blvd E. Schuyler Taylor arrived at a local hospital suffering from multiple gunshot wounds where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The Jackson Police Department’s Major Crimes Division has been aggressively investigating the case since the date of the incident. Utilizing critical tips provided by members of the community, Gary McNeal II was indicted by the Madison County Grand Jury on Monday March 2nd on the charge of Second-Degree Murder and Employing a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony.
With the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service, McNeal was taken into custody this morning in the 800 block of Old Hickory Blvd. McNeal will be held at the Madison County Jail until his arraignment.
The Jackson Police Department wishes to extend its sincere gratitude to the citizens who came forward with information. This partnership between the community and law enforcement was instrumental in bringing this investigation to a successful resolution.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 731-425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at 731-424-8477.
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