On March 4, 2017, 33-year-old Daniel Turner, a male of unspecified ethnicity, was tragically shot and killed outside Game 7 Bar and Grille in Akron, OH. Turner, who worked as a security guard, was shot by 19-year-old Thomas Dunn III, who was denied entry to the bar along with his accomplice, 21-year-old Anthony Cox. Turner was transported to Summa Akron City Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries about half an hour later.
Following the incident, both Dunn and Cox were initially
charged with obstructing justice. However, the charges were later upgraded to murder and complicity to commit murder. Dunn was charged with murder, while Cox faced charges of complicity to commit murder. The case drew significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the fact that Turner was on duty as a security guard at the time of the shooting.
The investigation into Turner's death revealed that this was not an isolated incident at the bar, as another shooting had occurred earlier in the year, resulting in the death of 23-year-old D’Cortez Taylor. However, no arrests have been made in connection with Taylor's death.
The tragic loss of Daniel Turner highlighted the ongoing issues of violence and security concerns in the area, prompting local authorities to re-evaluate safety measures and law enforcement practices in nightlife establishments. The community mourned the loss of Turner, who was remembered as a dedicated and hardworking individual who had served his community with distinction.
