11/02/2026
In the month of November, we pause to honor and remember Police Officer John William Turner of the Stone Mountain Police Department, whose End of Watch came on Wednesday, November 27, 1974.
Officer Turner, age 50, had served the citizens of Stone Mountain for six years. At approximately 6:05 p.m. that evening, he was killed in an automobile crash while pursuing a vehicle through the city. His patrol car went out of control on South Main Street and struck a telephone pole just south of the city limits. The driver of the vehicle he was pursuing was never identified.
Officer Turner was survived by his wife. More than five decades later, his service and sacrifice are not forgotten.
We remember Officer Turner and all those who have given their lives in the line of duty. May his memory continue to inspire those who still wear the badge and protect the community he served.
