Deputy Sheriff Leonard Burton Turner, Goliad County Sheriff's Department, Texas

Deputy Sheriff Leonard Burton Turner

Goliad County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch Sunday, January 24, 1999

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Leonard Burton Turner

Deputy Sheriff Burt Turner suffered a fatal heart attack while transporting a prisoner.

Deputy Turner had responded to a disturbance at a dance hall and attempted to arrest a suspect for public intoxication. During the arrest, a struggle ensued, and Deputy Turner had to use his pepper spray. While transporting the prisoner to jail, the suspect attempted to kick out the rear window of the cruiser. At 1:00 a.m., Deputy Turner pulled over and called for backup. When other officers arrived, they found him slumped over the steering wheel.

Deputy Turner was a United States Army Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Goliad County Sheriff's Department for 18 years. He is survived by his wife, who also served with the Goliad Sheriff's Office, two daughters, and a sister.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 18 years
Badge 212
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

arrest, transport

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Deputy Sheriff Turner,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 24, 2024