Jacksonville Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Friday, September 26, 1919
Age:
Tour of Duty: 14 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 26, 1919
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Executed in 1919
Officer Turknett was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest. Officer Turknett managed to return fire hitting the suspect twice. The suspect was convicted of murder and hanged October 17, 1919.
Officer Turknett had served with the Jacksonville Police Department for 14 years.