Running back David “Deacon†Turner, who played for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1978-80, was shot and killed outside a convenience store in Bakersfield, Calif., following an altercation with sheriff’s deputies. Sheriff’s reports state that shooting occurred after deputies responded to reports of 10 to 15 juveniles asking adults to purchase alcohol and cigarettes for them at the busy store at the corner of Niles Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue. When deputies arrived at the store they encountered Turner, 56, coming out of the store with his 19 year-old son, a 16-year-old juvenile and bags of items Turner had just purchased, including alcohol. Deputies detained Turner and the two teens while they investigated the situation. According to reports, Turner first complied with deputies’ directions but then attempted to leave the area, and when deputies tried to stop Turner from leaving, he fought with them, Sheriff’s reports stated. Source: Bakersfield Californian
Damn shot and killed over alcohol and cigarettes. Sure this wont turn out good for the Sheriff’s office.
