The LaSalle Parish Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible for the murder of Leon Shawn Turner, 44 of Jena, who was killed at his residence in October 2020. 

On Friday, October 23, 2020, shortly after 8:30 PM, LPSO responded to a shooting at 1593 Church Street, just outside the Jena City limits, where Leon Turner was found deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Witnesses describe an individual seen running from the area as being approximately 5'10", wearing a camouflage style pullover and black pants. 

LPSO Detectives continue to actively investigate this homicide and are appealing to anyone with any information to do the right thing and contact LPSO.

Please call (318)992-2151 to speak to a Detective if you have any information on the death of Leon Shawn Turner. You may also submit an anonymous tip by CLICKING HERE or calling our tip line at (318)992-7300.