A nurse at DCH Regional Medical Center was shot and killed during an attempted robbery on the hospital’s campus Tuesday afternoon, Tuscaloosa Police said.
) - A nurse at DCH Regional Medical Center was shot and killed during an attempted robbery on the hospital’s campus Tuesday afternoon, Tuscaloosa Police said.
Tuscaloosa Sheriff’s Office’s Violent Crimes Unit said the shooting happened May 12 around 4 p.m. in the south parking lot of the hospital. According to the VCU, the suspect, 41-year-old Mathew James Taylor, had been dropped off at DCH earlier in the day on his own request for help. Instead of entering the hospital, police said Taylor “loitered” in the parking lot for several hours. Authorities said it was captured on surveillance video and confirmed through witness statements.
During this time, Taylor reportedly tried to rob a woman who was already inside her car by brandishing a hand gun and telling her to get out of her car. Police said the woman was able to drive away. Approximately 10 to 15 minutes later, a nurse at DCH, identified as 27-year-old Ada Doss, was walking to her car during shift change when police said she was approached by Taylor, who once again was brandishing a hand gun.
Authorities said Taylor tried to take Doss’ purse and during that interaction, Taylor shot Doss once and she died. According to authorities, Taylor then went through Doss’ purse, took her keys and tried to take her car. Tuscaloosa Police responded to the scene and found Taylor still armed and only feet away from the scene. Authorities say based on conversations with him, Taylor showed signs of mental illness.
Taylor has been charged with capital murder since the crime occurred during a robbery. He was committed to the county jail with no bond. Authorities said Taylor has very limited criminal history and they are working to learn how or why Taylor had a hand gun. Tuscaloosa authorities held a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss the shooting and updates to the case.
No further updates are available at this time. We are working to learn more information and will update this story with any new developments.
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