In the quiet village of Manlius, New York, a verbal dispute on an April evening escalated into a fatal act of violence that claimed the life of 39-year-old Kenquan Davis of Syracuse. On April 6, 2025, Davis was involved in an argument with his own uncle, 48-year-old Radu Turner, outside a residence on Elmbrook Drive. The disagreement took a tragic turn as Davis attempted to leave the scene in his vehicle.
It was at that moment that a shot was fired, striking Davis.
After being shot, Davis lost control of his car and crashed into a tree on Garrett Drive. Emergency services were called to the scene around 4 p.m., where they found him wounded inside his crashed vehicle. Despite life-saving efforts and being rushed to SUNY Upstate Hospital, Kenquan Davis succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. The incident prompted an immediate and intensive investigation by the Manlius Police Department, who quickly identified Radu Turner as a person of interest.
Authorities launched a manhunt for Turner, who was described as a six-foot-tall Black male. Information was released to the public that he was last seen driving a dark grey 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee with New York license plate number LHX-5697. The public was warned not to approach him and to contact 911 with any information. As the search continued, a warrant was issued for Turner's arrest on charges of murder and criminal possession of a weapon. The investigation revealed that Turner had a previous criminal history, having served time in state prison for drug and weapons charges. Ultimately, the man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of his nephew turned himself in to the authorities.
