Shooting Death Near Holy Cross Ruled Accidental

Two months after a fatal shooting in rural Holy Cross, authorities announced they have wrapped up their investigation and provided additional details about the incident. No criminal charges will be filed. 51 year old Lawrence Turner of Guttenberg, was fatally shot with a handgun on February 20th at property owned by Kenneth and Debra Luensmann. When authorities initially reported the death, they declined to name the person who fired the shot but said early indications were that it was an accident. The Clayton County Sheriff’s Department stated that Turner and his sister, 65 year old Debra Luensmann, were inside the residence at the time of the shooting. Luensmann was handling a handgun when it discharged. The bullet struck Turner in the head. Authorities have ruled the death accidental.