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Ohio State football recruit shot again, 17-year-old girl killed

Published: Saturday, June 19, 2010

Updated: Monday, June 21, 2010 11:06

For the second time since April, Ohio State football recruit Jamel Turner has been shot, according to police. This time, Turner's injuries sustained are much more serious, as Turner was initially listed in critical condition and the 17-year-old girl he was with was killed.

The Columbus Dispatch reported Sunday that Turner survived the night and was upgraded to stable condition.

Turner, 18, and 17-year-old Tracy Banks were both shot multiple times Saturday morning in Youngstown. Police said Turner was found lying near a stop sign at an intersection outside of the house in which Banks' body was found.

The linebacker/defensive end recruit played at Fork Union (Va.) Military Academy after transferring from Ursuline High School in Youngstown, where he was declared ineligible before his senior year.

He was shot twice April 17 while riding as a passenger in a car that contained marijuana and several guns, according to the police report. Turner downplayed the incident on his personal Facebook page, writing that he "just got hit twice is all" and that he "still can play football so its all gravy."

His Facebook page has since been deactivated.

OSU coach Jim Tressel issued a statement, saying, "I'm so sad to hear of Jamel's misfortune. I have not communicated with Jamel, but am certainly praying for him at this time."

Stay tuned to thelantern.com for further updates.

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9 comments

Anonymous
Mon Aug 9 2010 04:39
I love how this article breezes over the fact that the 17 yr old girl was killed...
but nevermind, she wasn't a star football player.
Anonymous
Mon Jun 28 2010 14:16
If you know the area where he comes from, you would understand this isn't all that unexpected. Coming to OSU will probably be the best thing for him. It doesn't sound as if he's complicit, but we're going to have watch this guy to see how he conforms.
Anonymous
Tue Jun 22 2010 22:16
Wow Brandon....you are really depriving a village of its idiot, LOL!
Anonymous
Tue Jun 22 2010 16:43
A 'troubled' athlete at OSU! How shocking that would be! ... I'm sure if he can stay alive until football season starts, OSU and their illustrious Alumni machine will manage to make money on this latest troubled youth. I wonder what form of basket weaving Mr Turner will be matriculating into?
Anonymous
Mon Jun 21 2010 09:44
Perhaps Mr Turner is not the best representative for student athlete at Ohio State, and he should be un-recruited. He either is trouble, or doesn't know enough to stay away from people who are trouble. We don't need someone like that.
Anonymous
Mon Jun 21 2010 09:17
Association with guns and drugs should be enough to keep this person from being a recruited athlete at The Ohio State University. This guy is scandalous and he isn't even here yet.
Brandon
Mon Jun 21 2010 06:16
Glorious black culture. They're just different.... we don't understand! I am sure the shooter and his victims will soon be hanging out with Maurice Clarett behind bars. If they aren't dead first. Imagine how peaceful, prosperous and safe America would be if the cotton gin had been invented in the 1600s.
Willy Brown
Sun Jun 20 2010 16:40
Michigan could use another star player...
Anonymous
Sun Jun 20 2010 12:29
he should be banned. shooter needs more practice. 3rd time is a charm.






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