20-Year-Old Woman Killed on Her Front Porch Hours After Ex-Boyfriend Allegedly Threatened Her

A 20-year-old woman was fatally shot on the front porch of a Milwaukee home just hours after her former boyfriend allegedly threatened to shoot her during a phone call that police officers could hear. The victim, Amaya Walls, died at the scene on October 8, 2026. Her friend, who was also on the porch, was wounded in the shooting but survived. The suspect, 40-year-old Timothy Taylor, remains at large and is facing multiple felony charges, according to authorities.

Police were first called to investigate a domestic incident involving Walls and Taylor at around 11:30 a.m. that same day. According to the criminal complaint, the former couple had argued while riding in Taylor’s Chevrolet Equinox. After stopping at a gas station, Taylor allegedly shouted at Walls and poured water and another drink on her. A bystander reportedly offered Walls a ride to another location, where Taylor later appeared to retrieve his phone. He allegedly returned again, demanding money and throwing a jar at her before leaving.

When officers arrived, Walls reportedly told them about the confrontation. After learning Taylor was no longer there, she called him and put the phone on speaker. Officers allegedly heard Taylor threaten to shoot up the house and shoot Walls. Despite the reported threat, the encounter ended without Taylor being taken into custody at that time. Approximately three hours later, police were called back to the residence after gunfire erupted.

According to investigators, surveillance footage showed Walls and her friend walking along the sidewalk when a silver Chevrolet Equinox approached at high speed. The two women ran away from the vehicle, and Taylor allegedly got out and chased Walls on foot. She repeatedly shouted for him to stay away, but he caught up with her and fired three shots at close range, police said. He then allegedly fired at her friend, striking her in the arm, before getting back into the SUV and fleeing. Walls died from her injuries at the scene.

A male witness inside the home told investigators that he heard the gunshots and looked outside, where he saw the injured friend screaming and a man matching Taylor’s description trying to strike her. The witness provided police with access to surveillance footage, which investigators say helped identify the suspect. Walls’ friend also identified Taylor as the shooter. She later told local media that she feared retaliation and did not want her identity disclosed.

Taylor has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of bail jumping, and battery with a domestic violence modifier. The criminal complaint also alleges that he had a history of domestic violence involving Walls and was subject to court orders prohibiting contact with her and possession of a firearm. Police are continuing their search for him. The case has raised painful questions about the events earlier that day, particularly the alleged threat made while officers were present. Meanwhile, Walls’ loved ones have started a fundraiser to help cover funeral expenses.