On May 12th, 2025 the Iroquois County Sheriff’s Police investigated a Homicide that occurred on the outskirts of Iroquois, Il.

 

A vehicle driven by Nicholas Gregory, age 38, of Milford, IL. was left parked on a railroad crossing located at 2150 N. 2750 E., just outside Iroquois, IL. Gregory proceeded to enter a nearby residence, he then exited the home and stole the homeowner’s vehicle from their driveway. Upon driving the stolen vehicle back to the vehicle, he previously parked on the railroad tracks, Angela Taylor, age 57, of Donovan, Il. was stopped in her vehicle in front of the truck blocking the railroad crossing.

 

Gregory exited the stolen vehicle and approached Angela’s vehicle. As Angela exited her vehicle to see what Gregory was doing, he fired one round from his pistol striking her. Gregory fled the scene in the truck he parked on the railroad tracks.

 

Angela Taylor was pronounced deceased at St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, Il.

 

After fleeing from the scene, Gregory arrived at a residence in Watseka, Il. He interacted with the

resident briefly before driving away and shouting that he was going to kill the resident. Watseka Police Department began to assist in the search at that time.

 

Gregory was located in Jasper County IN. A pursuit ensued that involved both Jasper County and Newton County Sheriff’s Department.

 

Gregory was taken into custody by Newton County Sheriff’s Deputies and later extradited to the

Iroquois County Jail. Nicholas Gregory has been charged with First Degree Murder.

 

The Investigation is ongoing