A man wanted on robbery and attempted murder was fatally shot after an officer stopped him in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart. An officer stopped Turner's pickup in the store lot after seeing that it matched the description of one that fled a robbery. The officer reported hearing a gunshot from inside the truck and returned gunfire toward the driver. Turner was also wanted in connection with an attempted murder and robbery in Hot Springs.
Victim's Name: Brandon Rennie Turner
Agency Responsible: Rockport Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Race: White
Date of Death: July 3, 2013
County: Hot Spring
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Pending investigation/No Known Charges
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Geography: Rural