Mark E Turley, a 50-year-old business owner described as a well-known, friendly face in the Kansas City community, was shot and killed on the evening of December 16, 2011. He had closed his thrift store at 3810 E. Truman Road and answered a knock at the door when an unknown person demanded money. Several gunshots were fired; officers who responded found Turley on the floor of the store with multiple gunshot wounds.

The perpetrator fled the scene and the killing remains unsolved. The Kansas City Police Department and Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers have asked the public for help, and the Truman Road Community Improvement District contributed to a reward fund for information leading to an arrest. No suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced.

If anyone has information about that night or knew Mark Turley, please contact the Kansas City Police Department or Crime Stoppers.