PHOTOS: Funeral for homeless man killed when encampment cleared

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PHOTOS: Funeral for homeless man killed when encampment cleared

Atlanta police are investigating Cornelius Taylor’s death at an encampment in the 300 block of Old Wheat Street, near the Downtown Connector and the King Center. According to witnesses, a Department of Public Works construction vehicle struck him while he was in his tent. His funeral was held at Ebenezer Baptist church, followed by a processional to City Hall.

A horse-drawn carriage carrying the remains of Cornelius Taylor is being guarded by police as family and friends march to Atlanta City Hall on Monday, February 3, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Following the funeral services, family and friends will march along Auburn Ave, accompanying the horse-drawn carriage containing the remains of Cornelius Taylor from Ebenezer Baptist Church to Atlanta City Hall on Monday, February 3, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Family and friends of Cornelius Taylor took a moment to speak with the press as they arrived at the Atlanta City Hall on Monday, February 3, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Family and friends participated in a processional led by a horse-drawn carriage carrying the remains of Cornelius Taylor from Ebenezer to Atlanta City Hall on Monday, February 3, 2025. Taylor, a homeless man, died during an incident involving city workers clearing a homeless encampment on January 16.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Family members and friends march as they leave Ebenezer Baptist Church towards Atlanta City Hall on Monday, February 3, 2025. Taylor, a homeless man, was killed as city workers cleared a homeless encampment on January 16.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

After the funeral service, pallbearers carry the remains of Cornelius Taylor out of Ebenezer Baptist Church. The remains will be placed in a horse-drawn carriage for a procession toward Atlanta City Hall on Monday, February 3, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

At the end of the funeral service, pallbearers carry the remains of Cornelius Taylor out of Ebenezer Baptist Church.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

A woman with a Cornelius Taylor t-shirt reacts as they pray outside Atlanta City Hall on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Family and friends participated in a processional led by a horse-drawn carriage carrying the remains of Cornelius Taylor from Ebenezer to Atlanta City Hall on Monday, February 3, 2025. Taylor, a homeless man, died during an incident involving city workers clearing a homeless encampment on January 16.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

After the procession arrived at Atlanta City Hall, Darlene Chaney, cousin of Cornelius Taylor, speaks on Monday, February 3, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

U.S. Sen.Raphael Warnock comforts Louis Taylor, mother of Cornelius Taylor, after his memorial service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday, February 3, 2023. Taylor, a homeless man, died during an incident involving city workers clearing a homeless encampment on January 16.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

U.S. Sen.Raphael Warnock delivers the sermon during a memorial service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday, February 3, 2023. Taylor, a homeless man, died during an incident involving city workers clearing a homeless encampment on January 16.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Darlene Chaney, cousin of Cornelius Taylor, speaks during the funeral service as his brother Derek Chaney reacts at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday, February 3, 2025.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

Attendees comfort one another as U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock delivers the sermon during a memorial service at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Monday, February 3, 2023. Taylor, a homeless man, died during an incident involving city workers clearing a homeless encampment on January 16.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

A remembrance for Cornelius Taylor is displayed on a screen inside the Ebenezer Baptist Church ahead of his memorial service on February 3, 2025. Taylor, who was experiencing homelessness, died during an incident involving city workers clearing a homeless encampment on January 16.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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A horse-drawn carriage carrying the remains of Cornelius Taylor is being guarded by police as family and friends march to Atlanta City Hall on Monday, February 3, 2025. (Miguel Martinez/ AJC)

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