Eric Quinell Turner, a 30-year-old African American male, tragically lost his life on August 9, 2016, in Greensboro, North Carolina. The circumstances surrounding his death were deeply unsettling, as he was found with gunshot wounds in the 2800 block of North O Henry Boulevard. The Greensboro Police Department responded to the scene and identified Turner as the victim.
The investigation into Turner's death revealed that he was not the only victim of the shooting incident.
Another individual, Lawrence “Lee-Lee” Hayes, was also found murdered on a sidewalk on North Washington Street in Reidsville, North Carolina. Hayes, who had a history of legal troubles, was discovered unconscious and bleeding, while Turner sustained gunshot wounds to his leg. The police and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation worked together to process the crime scene and gather evidence.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement, no clear motive for the shooting was established, and the investigation continued with interviews and the collection of evidence. The community was urged to come forward with any information that could assist in solving the case. The tragic loss of Eric Quinell Turner and Lawrence Hayes left a lasting impact on their families and the community, highlighting the need for justice and resolution in such cases.
