Do you know who murdered Melvin Turner Jr? On a summer evening in Washington, D.C., the life of Melvin Turner Jr., a young male, was tragically cut short. On July 16, 2001, at approximately 10:25 p.m., both Turner and Myron Morgan Jr. were fatally shot in an alley located next to 8 Evarts St., NE. The two fell victim to a violent encounter that has remained a somber mystery for years.
The immediate aftermath of the shooting left investigators with few concrete leads.
Eyewitnesses or initial evidence pointed towards a small, blue-colored vehicle, possibly a Nissan Sentra, seen leaving the area around the time of the double homicide. The shooter, or shooters, were believed to have been operating this vehicle. Despite this initial clue, the trail to bringing those responsible to justice has grown cold over the years, leaving the case unresolved.
In the years that have passed, the Metropolitan Police Department has continued to seek information from the public that might lead to a breakthrough in the investigation. They have periodically re-issued requests for assistance, hoping that someone with knowledge of the events of that night will come forward. A reward has been offered for any information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the deaths of Melvin Turner Jr. and Myron Morgan Jr. As of now, there have been no arrests made, and no suspects have been publicly identified in connection with this long-standing open case.
