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Gillsville man free after plea deal in fatal April shooting
Kevin Turner sentenced to 1 year, receives time served
Kevin Michael Turner
Kevin Michael Turner
One of three men accused in an April shooting in Gainesville has pleaded guilty to lesser charges, and he will not be prosecuted for felony murder. Kevin Michael Turner, 28, of Gillsville, pleaded guilty Dec. 1 to reckless conduct, violation of the Georgia Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The District Attorney’s Office did not prosecute Turner on the felony murder count of the indictment and amended the aggravated assault charge.