Perry Co. murder victim identified

PERRY CO., Ind. (WFIE) - Indiana State Police Jasper Detectives are investigating a murder in Perry County.

They say there was a call about shots fired late Saturday night in the 5000 block of Antler Lane.

Indiana State Police say a trooper and Perry County Deputies found a shattered glass sliding door and bullet casings.

They say 24-year-old Amber Willis was found dead. Troopers say she had been shot.

They determined her ex-boyfriend Phillip Taylor was a suspect and found him Sunday morning in the English, Indiana area.

“We believe this is a isolated incident between the suspect and the victim,” said Sgt. Dave Henderson with Indiana State Police, Jasper Post. “We don’t believe there are any other persons involved at this time.”

Perry County Sheriff’s deputies also responded. Sheriff Alan Malone says this can be a reminder to get help if you are a victim of domestic violence.

“Don’t hesitate to ever call us in those kind of incidents,” said Malone. “It might be nothing, and we would rather come, and find nothing versus coming to find something we found Saturday night.”

There is a 24-hour Crisis Connection hotline for those experiencing domestic violence. That number is 1-800-245-4580.

Crisis Connection is based in Jasper and has offices in and around the Perry County area.

Perry County office: 812-547-8878

Dubois County office: 812-482-1555

Spencer County office: 812-649-2303

Her employer shared a post in her memory Sunday.

Friends have started a fund to help with funeral expenses and the care of Willis’ two young daughters.

Through the investigation, troopers say Willis’ ex-boyfriend, 24-year-old Phillip Taylor, was determined to be a person of interest.

After a search, they say he was found Sunday morning in the English area.

Taylor was arrested and taken to jail, where he’s being held on no bond.

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