PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Virginia** — A 28-year-old man from Petersburg has been arrested in connection with a shooting at an apartment complex in Prince George County earlier this month, according to the Prince George County Police Department.
Authorities identified the suspect as Koran Deonte Turner, 28, who was taken into custody without incident on the morning of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, following an investigation into the October 3 shooting.
Turner is being held at Riverside Regional Jail without bond on several felony charges, including malicious wounding and firearm-related offenses, police said.
## 🚨 Police Respond to Early-Morning Gunfire
According to investigators, officers were dispatched to Puddledock Place Apartment Complex, located in the 4000 block of Anne Terrace, at approximately 5:10 a.m. on October 3 after receiving reports of shots fired.
Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire. Witnesses reportedly told investigators they saw multiple individuals fleeing the area following the incident.
The discovery prompted an investigation to determine what had happened, identify those involved, and establish the circumstances surrounding the gunfire.
Police have not provided further details about the person who was allegedly injured, the extent of any injuries, or what may have led to the shooting.
## 🔎 Investigation Leads to Suspect Identification
As the investigation progressed, detectives identified Turner as the suspected shooter, according to the police department.
Investigators subsequently obtained felony arrest warrants and began efforts to locate him.
Those efforts culminated on the morning of October 14, when officers took Turner into custody without incident. Police did not report any additional confrontation during the arrest.
The arrest represents a significant development in the investigation, although authorities have not publicly disclosed all the evidence that led them to identify Turner as the suspected shooter.
## ⚖️ Charges Filed Against Koran Deonte Turner
Turner faces the following charges, according to police:
– **Malicious wounding**
– **Use of a firearm in the commission of a violent felony**
– **Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon**
– **Reckless handling of a firearm**
These are serious allegations that will be addressed through the criminal justice system. The available information does not establish the full circumstances behind each charge or provide details about the evidence prosecutors intend to present.
Turner is being held at Riverside Regional Jail without bond, according to the police announcement. Further court proceedings will determine how the case moves forward.
## đź‘® Police Department Responds to the Arrest
Captain Michael Taber praised the department’s investigative team following the arrest.
“We credit arrests like these to the tenacity and professional expertise of our Investigations Division,” Taber said. “Violent crime will not be left unchecked in Prince George County.”
The statement reflects the department’s position that investigating violent incidents and identifying those responsible remain priorities for local law enforcement.
## 🔍 Investigation Continues
Although an arrest has been made, additional questions about the October 3 incident remain unanswered. Authorities have not released a detailed account of the events leading up to the shooting, identified the other individuals reportedly seen fleeing the scene, or explained whether additional arrests are expected.
Anyone with relevant information should contact the Prince George County Police Department through its official channels.
**Legal notice:** Turner is accused of criminal offenses and is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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