Turner allegedly shot two deputies who were responding to a domestic disturbance before the deputies returned fire, killing him. Neither deputy was seriously injured.
Victim's Name: John Harley Turner
Agency Responsible: Pickens County Sheriff's Office
Gender: Male
Age: 36
Race: White
Date of Death: October 25, 2015
County: Pickens
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Unknown
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: Not fleeing
Body Camera: No
Washington Post Database ID: 949
Geography: Rural