On the evening of March 19, 2017, a grim discovery was made in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The body of 29-year-old Jordan Deshawn Turner, a male, was found lying in the middle of the intersection of 6th and Myrtle streets. Police were called to the scene at approximately 9:30 p.m. It was determined that Turner had died from gun violence, and his death was ruled a homicide.
The killing of Jordan Deshawn Turner marked the sixth homicide in Pine Bluff for that year.
In the early stages of the investigation, law enforcement officials had very little information to proceed with. They had not identified any potential suspects and were unclear about the motive or the specific circumstances that led to his death. The Pine Bluff Police Department made a public appeal, urging anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it might seem, to come forward and assist with the investigation. At the time of the initial reports, no arrests had been made, and no suspects had been named in connection with the case. The investigation into his death was ongoing.
