Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl
Former Cincinnati Bengals running back David “Deacon” Turner was fatally shot in an altercation with police in Bakersfield, Calif., on Sunday, local news website Bakersfield.com reported.
Sheriff’s reports said the incident occurred outside a convenience store after deputies responded to reports of a group of 10 to 15 juveniles who were asking adults to buy them alcohol and cigarettes.
When the deputies arrived they encountered Turner, 56, leaving the store with his 19-year-old son and another 16-year-old carrying bags of items he had purchased, including alcohol.
Police said they detained Turner, who initially cooperated but then attempted to leave and fought with officers as they tried to stop him.
Turner allegedly hit one of the deputies on the back of the head with a bag containing two cans of beer. Another deputy responded by drawing his handgun and shooting the former football player twice.
He was taken to the nearby Kern Medical Center and died about two hours later. The incident is under investigation, sheriff’s reports said.
Turner was a star running back at San Diego State University before playing three seasons with the Bengals from 1978 to ’80. In 44 career games he rushed for 549 yards on 142 carries and scored two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving.
