In North Little Rock, Arkansas, a community was shaken by the violent death of 57-year-old Jimmy Dale Turner, a Black male, who was fatally shot on the evening of April 17, 2023. The incident, which unfolded in the 500 block of West 17th Street, is being investigated by the North Little Rock Police Department as a homicide that occurred during a robbery.
On that Monday night, Turner was outside of his residence when he was confronted by an assailant.
The encounter tragically ended with Turner being shot. Authorities arriving at the scene found him suffering from at least one gunshot wound and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The perpetrator reportedly stole money and a cellphone from Turner.
The crime was captured on a doorbell camera, providing investigators with crucial video evidence. Although the footage recorded the interaction between Turner and the shooter, the assailant's face was not clearly visible. Turner's family, including his brother and daughter, have spoken out, suggesting that the manner in which Turner spoke to the individual indicated he may have been acquainted with his killer. They also suspect the assailant may have been lying in wait, possibly aware of Turner's daily schedule. The family described him as a kind and generous person, making the senseless violence of his death over a small amount of money and a phone even more difficult to comprehend.
As of the latest available information, the North Little Rock Police Department's investigation is ongoing. Detectives have been processing the scene and conducting interviews. The public has been encouraged to provide any information they may have by contacting the department's tip line or Detective Jeff Coburn. To date, no suspects have been publicly identified, and no arrests have been announced in connection with the murder of Jimmy Dale Turner.
