Triston Turpin was a kind, thoughtful, and sweet young man who, at 23 years old, was known for loving deeply and openly. A White man from Fresno, California, Triston was remembered by those who knew him as humble, funny, caring, bold, and fearless. He was the youngest child of his mother, Margarita Calderon, and had three brothers and a sister. His family said he shared strong bonds with them and his friends and "loved beyond his years."
On September 28, 2020, Triston was shot to death in his hometown of Fresno. News reports from the time indicated the shooting took place in the west central area of the city, where police closed a road to conduct their investigation into the killing.
In the aftermath of the tragedy, Triston's family described him as "another angel in heaven."
A fundraiser was created to help his grieving mother with the unexpected costs of final arrangements and to give her time to mourn the loss of her son. The community gathered to support a family that had lost a young man who, they said, would be greatly missed.
No suspects have been publicly identified in connection with Triston's death, and no arrests have been announced. The circumstances surrounding the shooting have not been released by investigators. As of September 2020, the homicide of Triston Turpin remains unsolved.
