Schenectady police seek person of interested in murder of Schenectady woman

Schenectady police seek person of interested in murder of Schenectady woman
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SCHENECTADY, NY – In an update from the Schenectady Police Detective Division regarding a homicide at 1030 Pleasant Street on Saturday, the victim has been identified as 44-year-old Tishawn Folkes-Taylor. The cause of her death remains under investigation, pending an autopsy.

The investigators have identified Timothy J. Taylor, a 35-year-old black male, as a person of interest in the case. Mr. Taylor has a medium build, stands 5’9” tall, and weighs 160 pounds. He has a notable tattoo on the left side of his neck. His whereabouts are currently unknown, and the U.S. Marshals Office is offering a $5000 reward for any information leading to his location.

Schenectady police seek person of interested in murder of Schenectady woman