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Van Michael Turner

Case from Watsonville, CA dated Aug 04, 2023

Victim Details

Van Michael Turner

Male

Watsonville

CA

2023-08-04

23

Van

Michael Turner

litigation

06/22/2026

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On August 4, 2023, at approximately 10 a.m., 23-year-old Van Michael "Raider" Turner was fatally shot near the 800 block of McKenzie Avenue in Watsonville, California. Responding to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots, officers discovered Turner near a sidewalk, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite immediate medical assistance, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Turner, a resident of Watsonville, was known for his involvement in the local rap scene. In the wake of his de ...
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  • Santa Cruz Sentinel: Watsonville man killed in residential shooting ID’d
  • Santa Cruz Sentinel: Watsonville police investigating fatal shooting
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    I'm deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Van Michael "Raider" Turner. His impact on the local r... ...Read More
    12/03/2024
    I've been thinking a lot about the community response to Raider's passing. It’s truly humbling to ... ...Read More
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