Garrett Turner

Garrett Turner was a 23-year-old Black man who lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. According to a memorial page, he was a father to one child. He resided on the 2300 block of North 27th Street, just a block away from where his life would be cut short.

In the early morning hours of Saturday, May 10, 2014, a shooting occurred on the 2300 block of North 26th Street. At approximately 5:15 a.m., Philadelphia Police Department officers responded to a report of the incident. When they arrived, they found medics from the Philadelphia Fire Department already at the scene, treating Garrett for a gunshot wound.

Despite the medics' efforts, Garrett’s injury was fatal. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Philadelphia Police Department opened an investigation into the homicide, assigning it the case number DC# 14-22-035384. However, no arrests have been made, and the case has grown cold over the years. As of May 2014, Garrett Turner's murder remains unsolved. Authorities continue to ask for the public’s help and urge anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477).