Toledo, Ohio – A devastating period of grieving continues for the family of Markies Turner, a 38-year-old father of two, who perished in a shooting incident seven weeks ago. Early on January 12, at approximately 1 a.m., Turner was fatally shot on Hazelhurst Avenue, close to Berdan, and succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
At the time of his death, Turner was navigating life in a wheelchair due to a previous gunshot wound suffered in February 2024. His mother, Jackie Turner, recounted the horror of the event, revealing that the fatal shooting occurred shortly after they had attended a birthday celebration. Jackie believes her son was followed from the venue of the celebration. “The attack on my son was ruthless, he was defenseless,” she said, fighting back tears.
The earlier shooting that left him wheelchair-bound was still under judicial consideration, with a trial impending. However, his untimely death led to the dismissal of that case and all associated charges. His family is now left without the possibility of judicial recourse for the initial attack, compounding their grief with a deep sense of injustice.
Jackie, who is determined to seek justice for her son, expressed her determination in heartfelt terms. “I am not resting until justice is served. My son deserves that much,” she stated.
Adding to the family’s outcry, Addie Turner, Markies’ grandmother, expressed her anger and worry over community safety, describing the perpetrator as a “poisonous little rattlesnake, still loose, menacing our streets, and we don’t know who might be next.”
The ongoing fear and frustration are palpable in this northwestern Ohio community, as authorities have yet to make any arrests related to the case. The Toledo Police Department remains tight-lipped about the progress of their investigation, only stating that “there are no updates at this time.”
Law enforcement officials encourage anyone with information to come forward, hoping that fresh tips will reignite the investigation’s momentum. Community cooperation might be critical in tracing the elusive suspect, potentially bringing some semblance of peace to the Turner family and their neighbors.
In the meantime, a cloud of mourning and apprehension continues to hover over Hazelhurst Avenue, a stark reminder of the violence that shattered the quiet of a family’s return from a birthday celebration, leaving two children without their father and a community questioning their safety. The Turner family’s plight underscores a heartbreaking saga of violence, loss, and the relentless quest for justice amidst a backdrop of community unease.