Kendrick Taylor arrested for murder of Lawrence Brantley in Lubbock

LUBBOCK, Texas — Kendrick “Skrilla” Taylor, 23, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the August 18 murder of 18-year-old Lawrence Brantley, according to public records.

Taylor, a Texas Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, was taken into custody in Tulsa, Oklahoma, jail records showed.

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EverythingLubbock.com previously reported the shooting happened in the 1900 block of 41st Street around 4:00 a.m. on August 18.

Police said it appeared Brantley and dozens of other people were at a house when Brantley and Taylor got into an argument. LPD said the dispute turned physical, and shots were fired…

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