Rutherford County, TN – The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in gathering dash cam footage related to the tragic murder of 22-year-old Noah Taylor, a Smyrna resident who was shot and killed while driving along Interstate 24 Saturday morning.
According to Detective Thomas Burnett, Taylor was traveling on I-24 near Waldron Road toward Nashville around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2025, when he was fatally shot behind the wheel. The vehicle he was driving veered off the highway and came to a stop after the incident, sparking a homicide investigation that has shaken the local community.
📹 Call for Dash Cam Footage
Authorities are specifically seeking dash cam video from drivers who were traveling between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. on I-24, particularly in the stretch from Interstate 840 to the Bell Road exit. Investigators believe footage from this timeframe and area could provide crucial clues, including identifying the suspect vehicle or any suspicious activity leading up to the fatal shooting.
“Dash cam footage would be advantageous,” said Detective Burnett. “We’re interested in any video that may have captured Noah’s vehicle, other vehicles in close proximity, or unusual activity along the highway.”
If you were driving in that corridor during the specified timeframe and have dash cam footage—even if you believe it may be insignificant—please review it and contact the authorities.
📞 How You Can Help
- If you have relevant dash cam video or information, contact Detective Thomas Burnett directly at 615-904-3052.
- To remain anonymous, call Rutherford County Crime Stoppers at 615-893-7867.
All tips provided to Crime Stoppers are confidential. Your information could help solve a crime and bring peace to a grieving family.
💰 Rewards Offered
- Noah Taylor’s family is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of the person responsible.
- Rutherford County Crime Stoppers is offering an additional reward of up to $1,000 for tips that lead to an arrest and prosecution.
In total, up to $3,000 in rewards are available for information that helps bring justice in this heartbreaking case.
🕊️ Remembering Noah Taylor
Noah Taylor was just 22 years old—a young man with dreams, a family who loved him deeply, and a full life ahead. His senseless and violent death has left his family devastated and the community in mourning. A photo shared by his loved ones shows Noah with a warm smile and kind eyes, a reminder of the bright soul that was lost too soon.
Now, as his family and detectives work to uncover the truth, the public’s help is more important than ever.
🔍 Do You Have Dash Cam Footage from July 12?
Were you driving on I-24 near Waldron Road, I-840, or Bell Road between 7:00 and 8:00 a.m. on Saturday?
Please check your footage. Even a brief clip could hold vital evidence.
Let’s stand together to bring justice for Noah Taylor. Share this message, review your dash cams, and contact authorities if you have any leads. Your help could make all the difference.
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