The Redlands Police Department has denied any contact with Winston Taylor the night of his death.
Taylor’s family sued RPD in federal court Feb. 3 alleging officers battered Taylor to death.
The complaint claims police chased and beat Taylor after 3 a.m. the night of his death. Police were responding to a burglary at Joe’s Liquor.
Redlands Police Department Spokesperson Carl Baker confirmed the police were responding to a call, but denied they ever caught up with Taylor.
“In the early morning of Dec. 28, 2023, an RPD officer discovered a burglary in progress at Joe’s Liquor, 1748 E. Lugonia Ave. Two suspect vehicles immediately fled
