David Turner Identified as Victim in Fatal Shooting in St. Paul’s West Seventh Neighborhood
Saint Paul, MN — The St. Paul community is mourning the tragic loss of David Turner, a young man whose life was cut short in a fatal shooting on the evening of February 2, 2026, in the city’s West Seventh neighborhood.
Turner, described as being in his early twenties, was found inside a vehicle on Oneida Street at approximately 10:00 p.m. after St. Paul police responded to reports of gunfire. Officers arriving at the scene discovered Turner suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. Despite immediate life-saving efforts by first responders, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have identified David Turner as the victim, noting that he was seated in his vehicle when the shooting occurred. The circumstances leading up to the incident remain under investigation, and police have not yet released information regarding a suspect or motive.
The loss of such a young life has sent shockwaves through the West Seventh neighborhood and beyond. Family members, friends, and community residents are grappling with grief as they remember a life filled with promise and unrealized potential.
As investigators continue working to piece together what happened, many in Saint Paul are calling for justice and renewed efforts to curb gun violence in the community. Turner’s death stands as a painful reminder of the devastating consequences of violence and the profound impact it leaves on families and neighborhoods.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is urged to contact the St. Paul Police Department as the investigation remains ongoing.