Man Arraigned on 14 Charges in Triple Shooting That Killed 2

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A man accused of shooting three women, killing two of them, was arraigned on 14 charges.

Keanan Turner is alleged to have fatally shot 48-year-old Wanda Wright and her 32-year-old daughter, Ebony Wright, in a Skyland neighborhood apartment complex on April 12, 2021. He is also accused of shooting another family member in the face that evening. She survived her injuries and Turner, 32, was arrested four days later.

During a March 25 hearing, the defendant was arraigned on two counts of first-degree murder while armed with aggravating circumstances, attempted first-degree murder of a minor, arson, second-degree cruelty to children, assault with intent to kill while armed, aggravated assault knowingly while armed, four counts of possessing a firearm during a crime of violence, destruction of property less than $1,000, carrying a pistol without a license and tampering with physical evidence.

Turner pleaded not guilty to all charges.

A prosecutor said they are offering the defendant a plea deal for two counts of second-degree murder, one count of assault with intent to kill and one count of cruelty to children. Defense attorneys Franz Jobson and K Wellington said Turner would consider the offer and give his decision at a later date.

The plea offer expires on May 12, when parties are scheduled to reconvene for a status hearing.

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