Location: Near North 42nd Street and West Good Hope Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Accused: Timothy Taylor, 39
Charges: First-degree intentional homicide; attempted first-degree intentional homicide; two counts of felony bail jumping; misdemeanor battery (domestic abuse)
Status: Arrest warrant issued; no arrest announced as of October 13
Amaya Walls, a 20-year-old woman, was shot and killed on Milwaukee's north side on Thursday, October 8, 2026, near North 42nd Street and West Good Hope Road, Wisconsin. According to a criminal complaint reported by FOX6 News, the shooting happened only hours after Walls had spoken to police about a domestic violence incident involving the same man who is now charged with killing her.
Prosecutors have charged Timothy Taylor, 39, with first-degree intentional homicide and other counts. Court records show a warrant for his arrest, and as of FOX6's October 13 report he had not been taken into custody. Walls' family says she was trying to leave the relationship and is now asking why the warning signs that day did not stop what happened.
Who Was Amaya Walls?
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Amaya P.R. Walls, 20, according to CBS 58. Her family has spoken to FOX6 News but asked that the relative who spoke not be identified, citing fear of retaliation.
That relative described a young woman who wanted out. "Amaya wanted to get away," the family member told FOX6. "She was trying to get away, and he just wouldn't let her."
FOX6 reported that Walls had called 911 to report a domestic incident on the day she died, and that court records showed a no-contact order between her and the man her family described as an ex-boyfriend.
What Happened in Milwaukee on October 8?
According to the criminal complaint as reported by FOX6, Walls told police earlier on October 8 that Taylor had become verbally aggressive with her while they were in a vehicle. She left and got a ride back to the area of 42nd Street and Green Tree Road. The complaint says Taylor then came to the home, demanded money that Walls said she did not have, and assaulted her.
Officers responded to that call. FOX6 reported that while officers were there, Taylor made threats during a call on speakerphone. During a lethality assessment, a screening tool police use in domestic violence cases, Walls told officers that Taylor had threatened to kill her and had, or could easily get, a firearm.
A few hours later, police received a 911 call about a woman shot near 42nd Street and Good Hope Road. CBS 58, citing Milwaukee police, reported the shooting happened shortly after 2:45 p.m. Walls died at the scene.
A second person, reported to be 32 years old, was also shot and taken to a hospital. Walls' family told FOX6 that this person is her aunt. According to the complaint, the surviving victim later identified Taylor from a photo lineup, and investigators reviewed surveillance video from a nearby porch.
Has Anyone Been Arrested?
No arrest had been announced as of FOX6's October 13 report. Court records show a warrant for Taylor's arrest, and FOX6 said no booking photo was available. Milwaukee police said as of October 12 that they were looking for a known suspect and that no arrests had been made.
Taylor faces five counts in all: first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of felony bail jumping, and misdemeanor battery as an act of domestic abuse. The bail jumping counts mean prosecutors allege he violated the conditions of an earlier release. Taylor is presumed innocent unless and until he is proven guilty in court.
Why Is the Family Questioning the Police Response?
The timeline at the centre of this case is short. Police interviewed Walls about a domestic incident, and roughly two hours later, according to search warrants cited by FOX6, officers were called back to find her shot. The family has called for accountability.
"We want justice," the family member told FOX6, adding that police did not do enough to patrol the area after the earlier call. FOX6 reported that the Milwaukee Police Department did not respond to the family's comments, saying only that it was searching for a suspect.
No official finding has been released on how police handled the earlier call, and MotiveX has not seen any statement from the department addressing the family's criticism directly.
What Police Have Said
Milwaukee police have described the case as a shooting that took place during a domestic dispute. CBS 58 reported that authorities believe Walls was shot during a domestic dispute involving another person and that the circumstances remain under investigation. Police have asked anyone with information to come forward.
What Happens Next
Once Taylor is in custody, he would make an initial appearance in Milwaukee County court, where bail would be set and the case would move toward a preliminary hearing. The family has publicly urged the man they hold responsible to turn himself in. Anyone with information about Taylor's whereabouts is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department.
Timeline of the Amaya Walls Case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 (earlier in the day) | Walls reports a domestic violence incident; police respond near 42nd Street and Green Tree Road and complete a lethality assessment. |
| Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026 (shortly after 2:45 p.m.) | Walls is shot and killed near 42nd Street and Good Hope Road; a second person, 32, is wounded. |
| Oct. 8–9, 2026 | The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identifies Walls. |
| Monday, Oct. 12, 2026 | Walls' family speaks to FOX6 and calls for accountability; police say no arrests have been made. |
| Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026 | FOX6 reports a criminal complaint charging Timothy Taylor, 39, with homicide and four other counts; a warrant is issued for his arrest. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is charged in the death of Amaya Walls?
Timothy Taylor, 39, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of felony bail jumping and misdemeanor battery (domestic abuse), according to FOX6. He has not been convicted.
Has Timothy Taylor been arrested?
Not as of the latest reports. Court records show an arrest warrant, and police said they were searching for him.
Did Amaya Walls contact police before she was killed?
Yes. According to the complaint reported by FOX6, Walls spoke to officers about a domestic incident earlier on October 8 and told them Taylor had threatened to kill her.
Who else was shot?
A 32-year-old was also shot and hospitalized. Walls' family told FOX6 the person is her aunt; that person's name has not been released.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available at 1-800-799-7233.
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