Brian K. Turner, 43, of Azle, Texas, was shot while riding his motorcycle on State Highway 199 and died of his injuries on July 31, 2022. Officers and firefighters found him injured and lying in the roadway; he was airlifted to a Fort Worth hospital where he later succumbed to his wounds.

Authorities arrested 27-year-old Anthony Bennett of Azle on August 2, 2022, and charged him with murder; Bennett was held on $100,000 bond. The motive for the shooting has not been released, and the Criminal Investigations Division of the Azle Police Department continues its inquiry. No further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting have been provided.

Turner’s death has deeply affected his family, friends, and the Azle community. If anyone has information about the incident, contact the Criminal Investigations Division at 817-444-3221.