14YO GIRL CHARGED OVER KILL

A 14-YEAR-OLD girl has fronted court charged in connection with the weekend killing of a Tasmanian man who was shot in the head. The teenager was arrested late on Tuesday night.

She appeared in a closed court session yesterday afternoon charged with one count of being an accessory after the fact to murder. She did not apply for bail. Jarrod Leigh Turner’s body was discovered by a member of the public on the side of the road near Richmond early on Sunday morning.

The hunt continues for the 22year-old’s shooter.

A 14-YEAR-OLD girl charged in connection with the killing of Jarrod Leigh Turner has fronted court for the first time as the hunt continues for his shooter.

The 14-year-old, who was arrested late on Tuesday night, appeared in a closed court session yesterday afternoon charged with one count of being an accessory after the fact to murder. She did not apply for bail. Hours after the teenager was remanded in custody, a 29-year-old Moonah man who was assisting police with their investigation into the death of Mr Turner was released without charge.

Detective Inspector Doug Rossiter last night said the murder probe was “progressing as planned”.

“There are people who we believe were involved in this crime who detectives would like to speak to,” Inspector Rossiter said.

“Those people know who they are and are urged to come forward and contact police.”

Mr Turner’s body was discovered by a member of the public on the side of Colebrook Road, about 2km north of Richmond, shortly before 6am on Sunday morning.

Police later confirmed Mr Turner, 22, of Gagebrook, had been shot in the head.

It is not yet known why he was in the area or what sparked his killing but the Mercury understands it could be linked to a drug feud.

Crime Stoppers Tasmania chair David Daniels last night said the organisation had received 31 reports relating to the crime since Monday — 11 of which were submitted yesterday.

“If you know something that might assist Tasmanian Police to solve the murder of Jarrod Leigh Turner at Richmond on Sunday, please call Crime Stoppers now,” he said.

“Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward if the information provided leads to an arrest.

“No piece of information is too small, and minor details can assist investigations.”

Anyone with any information should contact Bellerive CIB on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au.