Police responded to reports of a fight at a gas station. Upon arrival, Turbe reportedly ran away. Police claim Turbe had a gun which he pointed at an officer, Bryan Velazquez. Velazquez shot and killed Turbe.
Killer: Bryan Velazquez
Agency: Tampa Police Department
Motive: fight/battery
Confrontation Type: Other Crimes Against People
Service Call: Yes
Body Camera: yes
Official Disposition: Pending investigation
Victim Name: John Reuben Turbe
Death Date: July 4, 2021
County: Hillsborough
Geography: Suburban
Gender: Male
Age: 40
Race: Unknown race
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: No
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: gun
Threat Level: attack
Fleeing: foot
Washington Post Database ID: 7005