He was survived by his wife and four children. Navy veteran and had served with the Reno Police Department for 13 years. On December 29, 1979, Patrolman Turner suffered a fatal seizure as a result of the blood clots.
The neck injury caused him to suffer severe circulation problems in his legs and additional blood clots to the point that doctors recommended amputating both legs. During the ensuing struggle with the man, Patrolman Turner suffered a broken neck. In 1970 Patrolman Turner responded to a call involving a man threatening to throw a child from a roof. After an extended medical leave, he returned to duty but had begun to suffer seizures as the result of blood clots. Most of Patrolman Turner's teeth were knocked out and he required 250 stitches on his face.
As the underage men left they suddenly attacked the two officers, several beating them both with their fists and a sap. Washoe County has partnered with the Cities of Reno and Sparks to. On September 21st, 1967, he and another officer were off duty when they were asked by a bartender to escort two underage men out of a bar, at 703 South Virginia Street, after they had attempted to buy alcohol. The Fire Prevention Division of Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue provides services to the. Patrolman Bill Turner succumbed to complications of severe injuries sustained in 19.
