D'Trevion Turner, a 22-year-old from Bowling Green, Kentucky, was found dead in his car on April 30, 2022, in the Melrose District of Los Angeles, California. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Turner was discovered at 735 N. Orange Grove Avenue with an apparent gunshot wound. The Los Angeles Fire Department pronounced him dead at the scene.
Residents in the area reported hearing two gunshots the previous night, but no one contacted the police at that time.
Turner operated a licensed marijuana business called "TDK Farms," which provided marijuana distribution and delivery services from Kentucky to Los Angeles. The business had an active presence on Telegram, a social media platform known for its encryption and privacy features. TDK Farms shared numerous photos of different marijuana types and prices on its Telegram account, indicating that the operation had started in Los Angeles as of March 2, 2022.
The investigation into Turner's death is ongoing, with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) actively seeking information about the circumstances and motive behind the shooting. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the LAPD has not released any details about potential suspects. The police have urged anyone with information to contact West Bureau Homicide investigators or the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers to provide anonymous tips.
Turner's death has raised questions about the safety and regulation of marijuana businesses in Los Angeles, especially those operating through encrypted platforms like Telegram. The LAPD continues to investigate the case, hoping to uncover more information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of those responsible for Turner's murder.
