Glenn William “Bill” Turner

Reno Police Department

End Of Watch: Saturday, December 29, 1979

Biographical & Incident Details

Age: 46

Military Veteran

Tour: 13 Years

Badge: 142

Incident Date Thursday, September 21, 1967

Weapon Person

Offender Not available

On September 21st, 1967, Officer Bill Turner and another officer were off duty when they were asked by a bartender to escort two underage men out of a bar, at 703 South Virginia Street, after they had attempted to buy alcohol. As the underage men left they suddenly attacked the two officers, several beating them both with their fists and a sap. Most of Patrolman Turner’s teeth were knocked out and he required 250 stitches on his face. After an extended medical leave, he returned to duty but had begun to suffer seizures as the result of blood clots.

In 1970 Officer Turner responded to a call involving a man threatening to throw a child from a roof. During the ensuing struggle with the man, Patrolman Turner suffered a broken neck. The neck injury caused him to suffer severe circulation problems in his legs and additional blood clots to the point that doctors recommended amputating both legs. On December 29, 1979, Officer Turner suffered a fatal seizure as a result of the blood clots.

Officer Turner was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Reno Police Department for 13 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

* (Officer Down Memorial Page)

Plaque Location & Image

North Wall Column 19 Row A     View The Plaque