Posted on 11 July 2011. Tags: Altercation, back, Career Games, Cincinnati Bengals, com, david deacon, fatally, former, Former Nfl, life, Nfl, ounce cans, police, Running, shot
David “Deacon” Turner, a running back who spent 3 seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals, has lost his life due to an altercation with police, according to Bakersfield.com.
The incident occurred following police responded to reports of juveniles attempting to persuade adults to acquire alcohol for them. When the officers arrived, they saw Turner, 56, his 19-year-old son, and a 16-year-old juvenile leaving the store with bags that contained among other things alcohol.
Per the report, police initially detained Turner. He initially cooperated, but Turner then tried to leave. When the officers tried to stop Turner from leaving, he allegedly fought them.
One of the officers reportedly was struck in the back of the head with a bag containing two 24-ounce cans of beer. Another officer then drew his pistol and fired twice at Turner.
The incident is under investigation. As it should be. Deadly force is grossly excessive under these circumstances, specifically when the officer surely had other means at his disposal for finding Turner to stop swinging a sack that contained a couple of cans of beer.
In 44 career games, Turner rushed for 549 yards on 142 carries. He scored 1 touchdown rushing and 1 receiving.
Our condolences go out to Turner’s loved ones, buddies, and former teammates.
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Posted on 04 April 2011. Tags: against, Altercation, charges, Denver Broncos, dismissed, Dumervil, Elvis Dumervil, flap, Game, Parking Lot Attendant, parkinglot
All charges were dismissed against Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil over an altercation with a parking-lot attendant before a game last season.
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Posted on 01 April 2011. Tags: Altercation, Barajas, Broncos', charges, Denver Broncos, Denver County Court, dismissed, Disturbing The Peace, Dumervil, Elvis Dumervil, Game, Parking Lot Attendant
All charges were dismissed against Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil over an altercation with a parking lot attendant before a game last season. Judge Johnny Barajas signed the order dismissing the case in Denver County Court. Dumervil had been set to go on trial Tuesday on charges of assault and disturbing the peace.
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Posted on 13 February 2011. Tags: Altercation, Ap Washington, Banks, James Gould, Kick Returner, Redskins, stabbed, Stitches, Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins kick returner Brandon Banks and a close friend were stabbed early Saturday during an altercation outside a downtown D.C. nightclub. Banks received a surface wound to his side that required stitches and was expected to be released Sunday from an area hospital, his agent James Gould said in a statement.
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Posted on 06 January 2011. Tags: 2006 Nfl Draft, Altercation, Bud Adams, Clean Slate, Consistency, Critical Decisions, Disagreement, Fantasy Analysis, Game Fantasy, Head Coach Jeff, Jeff Fisher, Kerry Collins, Laundry List, Locker Room, Nfl Career, Nfl Draft, Quarterback Position, Six Weeks, Tennessee Titans, Titans, traded, Vince Young, Young
Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams announced on Wednesday that quarterback Vince Young will be traded or released. Adams also said he is still evaluating whether to retain head coach Jeff Fisher. “We have two critical decisions to make, the direction of the coaching staff and the future at the quarterback position,” Adams said in a statement released by the team. “They are separate issues to me and will be dealt with separately.” Young has had a laundry list of issues since being drafted as the third pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. In 2008, he lost his starting job as Tennessee went 13-3 with Kerry Collins. This season, Young had a disagreement with Fisher about returning into a game after suffering an injury. Young threw his equipment into the stands and had an altercation with Fisher in the locker room after the game. FANTASY ANALYSIS: There are simply too many small issues to list here, but Young is immature, impulsive and frankly, he lacks the consistency to win in the NFL. He has a good six weeks in him every season, but every year, something happens. If Young wants to rejuvenate his career, he needs to grab a hold of his passion and emotions and not allow them to dictate his life and NFL career. He is good and has a load of talent. In any case, Young will get the opportunity for a clean slate next season, depending upon where he ends up. Young has proven himself as a good quarterback and now is the time to take the next step and become a great one.
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