Taylor, a student at Gervais High School, was a victim of kidnapping on May 12 in Oregan. Oregon Live reported a shootout occurring between the perpetrator at 4:45 p.m at the 1000 block of Depot Court, according to the Oregon State Police.
Officers at the scene learned Kenneth Peden III of Woodburn had attacked Taylor. The 20-year-old then attempted to kidnapped the 17-year old and left the area in a Ford F-150 truck.
Oregon Live misgenders Taylor in their initial report. Peden III has since been arrested and is facing charges of first degree attempted murder and kidnapping.
The chase between authorities and the 20-year-old ended in Silverton, Marion County in Oregon. Taylor was injured and shot on May 12 and was airlifted to hospital due