Jacksonville, FL — UPDATE: WOKV has confirmed with US Marshals that Jack Turner has been taken into custody. We're told by US Marshals that Turner left the Jacksonville-area on a bus and was heading up to Pennsylvania. However, when Turner changed buses in Charleston, West Virginia, we're told he was taken into custody.
ORIGINAL STORY: A man wanted in connection with a double homicide in Pennsylvania was recently spotted in the St. Johns County area, however the Sheriff's Office says they no longer believe he is in the county.
The US Marshal Service and St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office had announced a search for 21-year-old Jack Elijah Turner, who previously lived in St. Augustine.
Turner is wanted for theft in Pennsylvania, and is considered a person of interest in the recent deaths of his step mother and his 10-year-old half brother, according to WPXI. According to Pennsylvania State Police, Shannon Whitman and her son, who was not named, were found shot inside their home last weekend. A family member returned home to find them.
Turner is accused of stealing Whitman’s 2009 Lincoln MKS with a Pennsylvania registration #KXW5126.
Turner has dark brown hair, brown eyes, and has a tattoo covering his right hand. He frequently wears what appears to be diamond stud earrings in both ears.
Authorities say Turner should be considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, you are encouraged to call 911 or the US Marshal Service at 800-336-0102.
UPDATE: The investigation into the whereabouts of Jack Elijah Turner have led investigators to believe he is no longer in St. Johns County. Sorry, we cannot share further on how or why they have made the determination. https://t.co/O345pK2Zzj
— SJSO (@SJSOPIO) August 14, 2019
PSP Meadville still actively searching for Jack Elijah Turner, wanted for questioning in homicide. May be traveling in gray/silver 2009 Lincoln MKS sedan with PA registration KXW5126. Any information on his location, call PSP Meadville 814-332-6911. pic.twitter.com/s9DPCU5TRn
— Troopers Cindy Schick & Michelle McGee (@PSPTroopEPIO) August 12, 2019
HOMICIDE POI SOUGHT: The man pictured is being sought for a Double Homicide out of Pennsylvania. Jack Elijah Turner, was confirmed in 3 sightings in the St. Augustine area today. If you have any information of his whereabouts call 911 immediately! Considered Armed and Dangerous! pic.twitter.com/Wro5K31Vqc
— SJSO (@SJSOPIO) August 14, 2019