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John Turner Jr.

Case from Dayton, OH dated Jun 16, 2015

Victim Details

John Turner, Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Dayton

OH

2015-06-16

40

John

Turner Jr.

07/17/2026

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John Turner Jr., a 40-year-old African American male from Dayton, OH, tragically passed away on June 16, 2015. Turner, affectionately known as B.J., was born on May 24, 1975, in Gary, IN. His death was unexpected and deeply mourned by his family and friends.

Turner's death was the result of a fatal shooting that occurred in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Norris Drive in Dayton. The incident took place during an altercation over a mutual female acquaintance. Turner was shot by ...
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  • WDTN: Dayton man to sentenced to 15 years to life in prison
  • WDTN: Dayton man found guilty in June shooting
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    Did anyone else hear how B.J.'s child was present during the shooting? I can’t even begin to imagi... ...Read More
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    I've been thinking about the fact that Turner's child was a witness to the whole tragedy. It's absol... ...Read More
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